Let's solve each problem step by step using the concept of adding negative numbers. We'll use the number line as a guide where needed.
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A.) 5 + (-3) = ?
- Start at
5 on the number line.
- Adding
-3 means moving
3 units to the left.
- 5 → 4 → 3 →
2
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✔ Answer: 2
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B.) (-7) + 5 = ?
- Start at
-7 on the number line.
- Adding
5 means moving
5 units to the right.
- -7 → -6 → -5 → -4 → -3 →
-2
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✔ Answer: -2
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C.) 3 + (-4) = ?
- Start at
3.
- Adding
-4 means move
4 units to the left.
- 3 → 2 → 1 → 0 →
-1
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✔ Answer: -1
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D.) (-6) + (-2) = ?
- Start at
-6.
- Adding
-2 means move
2 units to the left (more negative).
- -6 → -7 →
-8
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✔ Answer: -8
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E.) (-1) + (-3) = ?
- Start at
-1.
- Adding
-3 means move
3 units to the left.
- -1 → -2 → -3 →
-4
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✔ Answer: -4
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✔ Final Answers:
- A.)
2
- B.)
-2
- C.)
-1
- D.)
-8
- E.)
-4
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🔍 Explanation:
When adding negative numbers:
- Adding a
positive number means moving
right on the number line.
- Adding a
negative number means moving
left.
- When you add two negatives, the result is more negative (i.e., smaller).
This is a great way to visualize integer addition! 🎯
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adding negative integers worksheet.
