Adding Negative Numbers
Practice adding negative numbers using number lines and simple equations.
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2 Fill in the BlanksShort AnswerMultiple Choice
Standards
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.1.B
Topics
mathgrade 3negative numbersintegersaddition
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Adding Negative Numbers
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the number lines to help you visualize the addition of negative numbers.
1. Start at 0 and move 3 units to the left. You are at .
2. Start at -2 and move 4 units to the right. You are at .
3. -5 + 2 =
4. 3 + (-7) =
5. -1 + (-4) =
6. The temperature was 5 degrees Celsius. It dropped by 8 degrees. What is the new temperature?
7. A submarine is 10 feet below sea level. It dives down another 5 feet. What is its new depth?
8. Which expression is equal to -3?
a
2 + 5
b
-1 + (-2)
c
4 + (-1)
d
-5 + 2