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Negative numbers

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Lesson 2.

     Working with addition and subtraction:


6 + (+2) =
6 + 2 = 8 + (+) = +

6 + (-2) =
6 - 2 = 4 + (-) = -

6 - (+2) =
6 - 2 = 4 - (+) = -

6 - (-2) =
6 + 2 = 8 - (-) = +

Examples:

-7 - 3 = -10
7 - (-3) = 10
-4 - (-3) =
-4 + 3 = -1
-2 - (-5) - (+6) =
-2 + 5 - 6 = -3

        Working with multiplication:




Examples:


        Working with division:





Practice these methods and try Quiz 2 on Negative numbers. Remember to use the Checklist to keep track of your work.