Subtracting negative Numbers

In this lesson, we will explore subtracting negative numbers as the addition of the additive inverse.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Fill in the gap: Two numbers are additive inverses if their sum is _____.

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Q2.Which words (in order) best complete this sentence: __________________________ can be viewed as the addition of the ____________________________.

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Q3.Which numbers best complete this number sentence in order: 9 - ___ = 9 + ___ = 4

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Q4.Select the calculation that could be represented by this diagram.

Select one (1) boxes

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Q5.Calculate 2-5

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Q6.Calculate (-2)-5

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Q7.Calculate (-2) + (-5)

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Fill in the gap: Two numbers are additive inverses if their sum is _____.

1/7

Q2.Which words (in order) best complete this sentence: __________________________ can be viewed as the addition of the ____________________________.

2/7

Q3.Which numbers best complete this number sentence in order: 9 - ___ = 9 + ___ = 4

3/7

Q4.Select the calculation that could be represented by this diagram.

Select one (1) boxes

4/7

Q5.Calculate 2-5

5/7

Q6.Calculate (-2)-5

6/7

Q7.Calculate (-2) + (-5)

7/7

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Subtracting Negative Numbers Quiz

Have a go at the questions below!

Q1.Which word best completes the gap: -14 and 14 are additive inverses as they sum to ____

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Q2.Which words (in order) best complete this sentence: __________________________ can be viewed as the ________________________ of the additive inverse.

2/5

Q3.Complete the gap: -3 - (-5) = (-3) + _____

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Q4.Which calculation gives the smallest answer?

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Q5.Which calculation gives the largest answer?

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Subtracting Negative Numbers Quiz

Have a go at the questions below!

Q1.Which word best completes the gap: -14 and 14 are additive inverses as they sum to ____

1/5

Q2.Which words (in order) best complete this sentence: __________________________ can be viewed as the ________________________ of the additive inverse.

2/5

Q3.Complete the gap: -3 - (-5) = (-3) + _____

3/5

Q4.Which calculation gives the smallest answer?

4/5

Q5.Which calculation gives the largest answer?

5/5

Lesson summary: Subtracting negative Numbers

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