Zero Pairs Practice
Zero Pairs Practice
Write a numerical expression for each model. Then find the sum. Let each white tile equal +1 and each black tile
equal -1.
1) 2)
+ +
3) + 4) +
5) 6)
+ +
7) 5 + (-4) 8) 10 + (-5) 9) -3 + 5
Write each subtraction as an equivalent addition. Then use the Rules for Addition to find the sum.
Answer Key
1. 6 + (-2) = 4
2. 5 + (-7) = -2
3. 3 + (-3) = 0
4. 3 + (-4) = -1
5. (-6) + 4
6. (-8) + 5
7. 1
8. 5
9. 2
10. -8
11. -15
12. 0
13. -50
14. 0
15. 2
16. -3
17. 7
18. -10
19. 9
20. -25
21. 3
22. 1
23. 24
24. -4