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Adding and Subtracting Integers

Adding and Subtracting Integers

Number line with positive and negative integers

🔢 Part 1: Number Line Practice

1. Use the number line below to solve these problems. Show your starting point and direction of movement.

a) 4 + (-3) = _____

b) -5 + 8 = _____

c) 3 - (-4) = _____

d) -7 - (-2) = _____

2. Circle the correct rule for adding negative numbers:

Adding a negative number makes the original number larger

Adding a negative number makes the original number smaller

Adding a negative number has no effect

➕➖ Part 2: Integer Operations

3. Solve these integer problems. Show your working in the box below each problem.

a) -6 + 9 = _____

b) 12 + (-8) = _____

c) -15 - (-7) = _____

d) 5 - 11 = _____

4. Which of these statements are true? Check all that apply:

Subtracting a negative number makes the original number larger

-3 + (-4) = -7

8 - (-2) = 6

Adding the opposite is the same as subtracting

🌡️ Part 3: Real-World Applications

5. Temperature Problem:

The temperature in Christchurch was 3°C at 6am. During the day it rose by 8°C, then dropped by 12°C overnight.

a) What was the temperature after it rose during the day? _____°C

b) What was the final temperature after it dropped overnight? _____°C

6. Money Problem:

Sarah had $25 in her bank account. She spent $30 on groceries, then her mum deposited $15.

a) How much money did Sarah have after buying groceries? $______

b) How much money did she have after her mum's deposit? $______

🎯 Part 4: Challenge Problems

7. Fill in the missing numbers:

a) _____ + (-6) = -2

b) 7 - _____ = 12

c) -4 + _____ = -9

d) _____ - (-3) = 1

8. Extension Challenge (for advanced learners):

Solve these decimal integer problems:

a) -3.2 + 5.7 = _____

b) 4.5 - (-2.3) = _____

9. Create your own integer problem and solve it:

Write a word problem involving adding or subtracting integers:

Solution:

📝 Part 5: Reflection

10. Match the operation with its effect:
1. Adding a negative number
2. Subtracting a negative number
3. Adding a positive number
A. Makes the number larger
B. Makes the number smaller
C. Makes the number larger
11. Explain one rule you learned about adding or subtracting negative numbers:

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