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Adding Negative Numbers

Practice adding negative numbers with number lines and word problems.

Grade 5 Math Number SenseIntegers and Rational NumbersAdding Negative Numbers
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Fill in the Blanks2 Short AnswerMultiple Choice

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.1.B

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mathgrade 5negative numbersintegersnumber line
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Adding Negative Numbers

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Read each question carefully and use the number line to help you find the sum. Show your work.

1. Start at 3 and add -5. Where do you land?  

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2. Start at -2 and add -3. Where do you land?  

-5-4-3-2-1012345

3. -4 + 7 =

4. 6 + (-9) =

5. -1 + (-8) =

6. Which expression has the same value as 5 + (-2)?

a

-5 + 2

b

2 + (-5)

c

5 - 2

d

-5 + (-2)

7. The temperature was 10 degrees Celsius and dropped by 12 degrees. What is the new temperature?

8. A submarine is at 50 feet below sea level (-50 feet). It dives down another 30 feet. What is its new depth?