Subtracting Negative Integers

Practice subtracting negative integers with this worksheet, featuring number line visualizations and word problems.

Grade 6 Math Number SenseSubtracting Negative Integers

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Fill in the BlanksMultiple Choice2 Short AnswerTrue / False

Standards

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

Topics

mathintegerssubtractionnegative numbersgrade 6

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the number line to help visualize the problems where indicated.

1. Subtracting a negative integer is the same as a positive integer.

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

3. The expression 5 - (-3) is equivalent to 5 3.

1. Which expression is equivalent to 7 - (-4)?

7 - 4

7 + 4

-7 - 4

-7 + 4

2. What is the result of -2 - (-5)?

-7

-3

Use the number line to solve the following problems.

1. Solve 3 - (-2). Show your work on the number line.

2. Solve -1 - (-4). Show your work on the number line.

1. Subtracting a negative number always results in a smaller number.

True

False

2. The expression 10 - (-10) equals 0.

True

False

1. The temperature was -5°C in the morning. By afternoon, it dropped by -3°C. What is the new temperature?

2. A submarine is at a depth of -100 feet. It then moves down by -20 feet. What is its new depth?