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Working with Positive and Negative Numbers
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Working with Positive and Negative Numbers Mataora T3W4
Part 1: Number Lines and Comparing Numbers
1. Mark and label the points −4, −1, 2 and 5 on the number line.
−6 −5 −4 −3 −2 −1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
2. Which number is further to the left on a number line?
−7−34
3. Complete each comparison using <, > or =.
a) −3.4 ______ −3
b) −2 ______ 1
c) −5 ______ −5
4. Write these numbers in order from least to greatest: 3, −6, 0, −2, 5.
Part 2: Calculate with Positive and Negative Numbers
5. Calculate: 3 + (−7) = ______
6. Calculate: −4 + 9 = ______
7. Calculate: −6 − 5 = ______
8. Calculate: 8 − (−3) = ______
9. The temperature was −2°C in the morning. It rose by 7°C. What was the temperature then?
10. A diver is 12 metres below sea level and rises 5 metres. What is the diver’s new position relative to sea level?
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