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Operations with Negative Numbers

Operations with negative numbers involve the arithmetic processes of addition and subtraction applied to integers that are less than zero, crucial for understanding mathematical concepts in various applications.

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Operations with negative numbers are fundamental in mathematics, allowing us to perform calculations that involve values less than zero. These operations include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, each with specific rules regarding the signs of the numbers involved. Understanding t...

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Key Terms

Negative Number
A number less than zero.

Example: -5 is a negative number.

Number Line
A line that represents numbers in order, including negative and positive.

Example: On a number line, -3 is to the left of 0.

Addition
Combining two or more numbers to get a total.

Example: 2 + (-3) = -1.

Subtraction
Taking one number away from another.

Example: 5 - (-2) = 7.

Multiplication
Adding a number to itself a certain number of times.

Example: -2 × 3 = -6.

Division
Splitting a number into equal parts.

Example: -6 ÷ -2 = 3.

Related Topics

Absolute Value
The distance of a number from zero, regardless of its sign.
intermediate
Integers
Whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero.
beginner
Order of Operations
The rules that define the correct sequence to evaluate expressions.
intermediate

Key Concepts

Addition of negative numbersSubtraction of negative numbersMultiplication of negative numbersDivision of negative numbers