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Adding and Subtracting Integers

Practice adding and subtracting positive and negative integers with this Grade 6 math worksheet.

Grade 6 Math Number SenseAdding and Subtracting Integers
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2 Fill in the Blanks3 Short AnswerMultiple ChoiceTrue / False

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.C.5CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.C.6CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.C.7

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Adding and Subtracting Integers

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Read each question carefully and solve. Use the number lines provided to help you visualize the operations.

1. When you add a positive integer, you move to the   on the number line.

2. When you add a negative integer, you move to the   on the number line.

3. The sum of two positive integers is always  .

4. The sum of two negative integers is always  .

5. Use the number line to find the sum: 3 + (-7)

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6. Use the number line to find the sum: -2 + 9

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7. What happens when you subtract a negative integer?

a

The number becomes more negative.

b

It is the same as adding a positive integer.

c

The number stays the same.

d

It is the same as subtracting a positive integer.

8. To subtract an integer, you can add its  .

9. Subtracting a positive integer is like moving to the   on a number line.

10. Subtracting a negative integer is like moving to the   on a number line.

11. Use the number line to find the difference: 5 - 8

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12. Use the number line to find the difference: -4 - (-6)

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13. The absolute value of a number is always positive.

T

True

F

False

14. -5 + 3 is the same as 3 - 5.

T

True

F

False

15. Calculate: -12 + 7

16. Calculate: 9 - (-4)

17. Calculate: -6 - 8

18. Calculate: -1 + (-10)