-8 + -8 =
Operation Rule: Addition
Sign Rule: Same signs, add and keep the sign.
Solution: -16
-3 - 12 =
Operation Rule: Subtraction
Sign Rule: Different signs, subtract and take the sign of the larger absolute value.
Solution: -15
(-8)(-4) =
Operation Rule: Multiplication
Sign Rule: Same signs, product is positive.
Solution: 32
(-2)(3)(4) =
Operation Rule: Multiplication
Sign Rule: Odd number of negative factors, product is negative.
Solution: -24
9 - 12 =
Operation Rule: Subtraction
Sign Rule: Different signs, subtract and take the sign of the larger absolute value.
Solution: -3
-3 - (-8) =
Operation Rule: Subtraction (add the opposite)
Sign Rule: Adding a positive to a negative, subtract and take the sign of the larger absolute value.
Solution: 5
-3 + 7 =
Operation Rule: Addition
Sign Rule: Different signs, subtract and take the sign of the larger absolute value.
Solution: 4
12(-4) =
Operation Rule: Multiplication
Sign Rule: Different signs, product is negative.
Solution: -48
-4 + (-7) =
Operation Rule: Addition
Sign Rule: Same signs, add and keep the sign.
Solution: -11
6 - 15 =
Operation Rule: Subtraction
Sign Rule: Different signs, subtract and take the sign of the larger absolute value.
Solution: -9
-6(-8) =
Operation Rule: Multiplication
Sign Rule: Same signs, product is positive.
Solution: 48
-3 - 14 =
Operation Rule: Subtraction
Sign Rule: Same signs, add and keep the sign.
Solution: -17
(-4)(-3)(-1) =
Operation Rule: Multiplication
Sign Rule: Odd number of negative factors, product is negative.
Solution: -12
-5 - 12 =
Operation Rule: Subtraction
Sign Rule: Same signs, add and keep the sign.
Solution: -17
-36 ÷ 4 =
Operation Rule: Division
Sign Rule: Different signs, quotient is negative.
Solution: -9
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of integer operations worksheet.
