Negative Integer Addition and Subtraction - Intro (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on fundamental operations with negative integers, specifically addition and subtraction. It introduces learners to concepts such as subtracting a negative, adding a positive to a negative, and finding the resultant sign and value of simple arithmetic involving both positive and negative integers. The exercises are designed to build understanding of how the signs and values affect the outcome of these operations, enhancing arithmetic skills with negative numbers. Each problem provides multiple choices, inviting the learner to solve and select the correct answer.

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Negative Integer Addition and Subtraction - Intro Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Negative Integer Addition and Subtraction - Intro (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Negative Integers - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/negative_integers_intro/

1

Subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive. The first number is also positive, so this results in an even bigger positive.

a

4

b

-2

c

6

d

-6

e

2

2

Subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive. The first number is negative, so you are adding a positive to a negative.

a

-7

b

0

c

7

d

1

e

2

f

-2

3

Subtracting a positive from a negative results in the an even bigger negative

a

1

b

-3

c

-5

d

5

e

-1

4

Adding two negatives together makes an even bigger negative

a

2

b

-2

c

0

d

0

e

-8

f

-12

5

Subtracting a positive from a negative results in the an even bigger negative

a

-6

b

4

c

0

d

-4

e

0

6

Subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive. The first number is negative, so you are adding a positive to a negative.

a

1

b

3

c

-3

d

-2

e

2

f

-1

7

Adding a positive to a negative results in the difference between the two values but with the sign of the larger one

a

-2

b

-1

c

0

d

3

e

-3

f

1