COMMON

LESSON
Adding Integers with
1.1
CORE 7.NS.1
Apply and extend previous
understandings of addition
the Same Sign and subtraction to add...
rational numbers; represent
addition... on a…vertical
number line diagram. Also
7.NS.1b, 7.NS.1d

? ESSENTIAL QUESTION
How do you add integers with the same sign?

COMMON
EXPLORE ACTIVITY 1 CORE 7.NS.1

Modeling Sums of Integers

with the Same Sign
You can use colored counters to add positive integers
and to add negative integers. =1

= -1
Model with two-color counters.
A 3+4

3 positive counters total number of

4 positive counters counters

How many counters are there in total?

What is the sum and how do you find it?

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B - 5 + (- 3) Math Talk
Mathematical Practices
5 negative counters total number of What does the color
of each row of counters
3 negative counters counters represent?

How many counters are there in total?

Since the counters are negative integers, what is the sum?

Reflect
1. Communicate Mathematical Ideas When adding two numbers with
the same sign, what sign do you use for the sum?

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 COMMON

EXPLORE ACTIVITY 2
CORE 7.NS.1, 7.NS.1b

Adding on a Number Line

Positive and negative numbers can be represented by arrows on a
number line. For instance, the arrow shown is for 4. The arrow is
-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5
4 units long and points in the positive direction. An arrow for
-4 would be 4 units long and point in the negative direction.

The temperature was 2 °F below zero. The temperature

8 8
drops by 5 °F. What is the temperature now?
A What is the initial temperature written as an 6 6
integer?
4 4

B Draw the arrow for the initial temperature on the 2 2

number line.
C A drop in temperature of 5° is like adding -5° to 0 0
the temperature.
-2 -2
To add -5, start at the tip of your first arrow, and
draw an arrow representing -5. A single arrow
-4 -4
from the start of your first arrow to the end of
your second represents the sum.
-6 -6
D What is the temperature written as an integer?
-8 -8

The temperature is
Temperature (˚F)
above / below zero.

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Reflect
2. Draw Conclusions What is the length of the resulting arrow when you
add two arrows pointing in the negative direction?

3. What If? Suppose the temperature is 1 °F and rises by 3 °F. Explain

how to use the number line to find the new temperature. Then make a
conclusion similar to the one you made in Question 2.

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 Adding Integers with a Common Sign
To add integers with the same sign, add the absolute values of the integers and
use the sign of the integers for the sum.

Math On the Spot

EXAMPL 1
EXAMPLE COMMON
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Add -7 + (-6). The signs of both integers are the same.

STEP 1 Find the absolute values.

| -7 | = 7 | -6 | = 6
The absolute value is always
positive or zero. Math Talk
Mathematical Practices

STEP 2 Can you use the same

Find the sum of the absolute values: 7 + 6 = 13 procedure you use to find the
sum of two negative integers
to find the sum of two
STEP 3 Use the sign of the integers to write the sum. positive numbers?
Explain.
-7 + (-6) = -13 The sign of each integer is negative.

Reflect
4. Communicate Mathematical Ideas Does the Commutative Property
of Addition apply when you add two negative integers? Explain.

5. Critical Thinking Choose any two negative integers. Is the sum of the
integers less than or greater than the value of either of the integers?
Will this be true no matter which integers you choose? Explain.
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YOUR TURN
Find each sum.
6. -8 + (-1) = 7. -3 + (-7) =

8. -48 + (-12) = 9. -32 + (-38) =

Personal
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12. -150 + (-1500) = 13. -200 + (-800) = and Intervention
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Guided Practice
Find each sum. (Explore Activity 1)
1. -5 + (-1) 2. -2 + (-7)

a. How many counters are there? a. How many counters are there?
b. Do the counters represent positive or b. Do the counters represent positive or

negative numbers? negative numbers?

c. -5 + (-1) = c. -2 + (-7) =

Model each addition problem on the number line to find each sum.
(Explore Activity 2)
3. -5 + (-2) = 4. -1 + (-3) =

-8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3

5. -3 + (-4) = 6. -4 + (-1) =

-8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3

7. -2 + (-2) = 8. -6 + (-8) =

-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 - 16 - 12 -8 -4 0

Find each sum. (Example 1)

9. -5 + (-4) = 10. -1 + (-10) =

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11. -9 + (-1) = 12. -90 + (-20) =

13. -52 + (-48) = 14. 5 + 198 =

15. -4 + (-5) + (-6) = 16. -50 + (-175) + (-345) =

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? ESSENTIAL QUESTION CHECK-IN

17. How do you add integers with the same sign?

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18. Represent Real-World Problems Jane 20. A football team loses 3 yards on one play
and Sarah both dive down from the surface and 6 yards on another play. Write a sum
of a pool. Jane first dives down 5 feet, and of negative integers to represent this
then dives down 3 more feet. Sarah first situation. Find the sum and explain how
dives down 3 feet, and then dives down it is related to the problem.
5 more feet.
a. Multiple Representations Use the
number line to model the equation
-5 + (-3) = -3 + (-5).
21. When the quarterback is sacked, the team
2
loses yards. In one game, the quarterback
was sacked four times. What was the total
0 sack yardage?
-2 Sack 1 2 3 4
-4 Sack yardage -14 -5 -12 -23

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-8 22. Multistep The temperature in Jonestown

and Cooperville was the same at 1:00.
By 2:00, the temperature in Jonestown
dropped 10 degrees, and the temperature
b. Does the order in which you add two
in Cooperville dropped 6 degrees. By 3:00,
integers with the same sign affect the
the temperature in Jonestown dropped
sum? Explain.
8 more degrees, and the temperature in
Cooperville dropped 2 more degrees.
a. Write and evaluate a sum to model
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the change to the temperature in

c. Interpret the sum in context. Jonestown since 1:00.

b. Write and evaluate a sum to model

the change to the temperature in
19. A golfer has the following scores for a Cooperville since 1:00.
four-day tournament.

Day 1 2 3 4
c. Where is it colder at 3:00, Jonestown or
Score -3 -1 -5 -2
Cooperville? Explain your reasoning.
What was the golfer’s total score for the
tournament?

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23. Represent Real-World Problems Julio is playing a trivia game. On his
first turn, he lost 100 points. On his second turn, he lost 75 points. On his
third turn, he lost 85 points. Write a sum of three negative integers that
models the change to Julio’s score after his first three turns.

FOCUS ON HIGHER ORDER THINKING Work Area

24. Multistep On Monday, Jan made withdrawals of $25, $45, and $75
from her savings account. On the same day, her twin sister Julie made
withdrawals of $35, $55, and $65 from her savings account.
a. Write a sum of negative integers to show Jan’s withdrawals on
Monday. Find the total amount Jan withdrew.

b. Write a sum of negative integers to show Julie’s withdrawals on

Monday. Find the total amount Julie withdrew.

c. Julie and Jan’s brother also withdrew money from his savings account
on Monday. He made three withdrawals and withdrew $10 more than
Julie did. What are three possible amounts he could have withdrawn?

25. Communicate Mathematical Ideas Why might you want to use

the Commutative Property to change the order of the integers in the
following sum before adding?

-80 + (-173) + (-20)

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integers with the same sign is 8. Pat says there are three pairs of integers
that match this description. Do you agree? Explain.

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 LESSON COMMON

Adding Integers with

1.2
CORE 7.NS.1
Apply and extend previous
understandings of addition
Different Signs and subtraction to add...
rational numbers; represent
addition... on a horizontal...
number line diagram. Also
7.NS.1b

? ESSENTIAL QUESTION
How do you add integers with different signs?

COMMON

EXPLORE ACTIVITY 1 CORE 7.NS.1, 7.NS.1b

Adding on a Number Line

When you add integers with different signs on a number line, one of the arrows
“cancels out” at least part of the other. What remains is the sum.
The 1 unit remaining on the arrow The 1 unit remaining on the arrow
pointing in the positive direction pointing in the negative direction
indicates that the sum is 1. indicates that the sum is -1.

3 + (−2) = 1 −3 + 2 = −1
-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5

Model each sum on a number line.

A Use a model to find the sum: 4 + (-3) =
Start at 0. Draw the arrow for 4. Then, starting from directly
above the tip of the arrow for 4, draw the arrow for -3. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

B Use a model to find the sum: -7 + 5 =

Start at . Draw the arrow for .
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Then, starting at , draw the arrow for . -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0

C Use a model to find the sum: 6 + (-6) =
Start at . Draw the arrow for .

Then, starting at , draw the arrow for .

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Reflect
1. Make a Prediction Predict the sum -2 + 2. Explain
your prediction and check it using the number line.
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3

Lesson 1.2 13
 COMMON
EXPLORE ACTIVITY 2 CORE 7.NS.1, 7.NS.1b

Modeling Sums of Integers with

Different Signs
You can use colored counters to model adding integers with different signs.
When you add a positive integer (yellow counter) and a negative integer
(red counter), the result is 0. One red and one yellow counter form a zero pair.
1 + (-1) = 0
Model and find each sum using counters. Part A is modeled for you. For
Part B, follow the steps to model and find the sum using counters.
A Model 3 + (-2).
Start with 3 positive counters to represent 3. The value of a zero pair is
0. Adding or subtracting
Add 2 negative counters to represent adding -2. 0 to any number does
not change its value.
Form zero pairs.

What is left when you remove the zero pairs?

counter

Find the sum: 3 + (-2) =

B Model -6 + 3.
Start with counters to represent .

Add counters to represent adding .

Form zero pairs.

What is left when you remove the zero pairs?

counters

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Find the sum: -6 + 3 =

Reflect
2. Make a Prediction Kyle models a sum of two integers. He uses more
negative (red) counters than positive (yellow) counters. What do you
predict about the sign of the sum? Explain.

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 YOUR TURN
Model and find each sum using counters.
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Adding Integers
You have learned how to add integers with the same signs and how to add integers
with different signs. The table below summarizes the rules for adding integers.

Adding Integers Examples Math On the Spot

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Add the absolute values of the 3+5=8
Same Signs integers. Use the common sign for
the sum. -2 + (-7) = -9

Subtract the lesser absolute value

from the greater absolute value. 3 + (-5) = -2
Different Signs
Use the sign of the integer with the -10 + 1 = -9
greater absolute value for the sum.
The opposite of any number is
Inverse Property called its additive inverse. The 4 + (-4) = 0
of Addition sum of a number and its additive -11 + 11 = 0
inverse is 0.

EXAMPL 1
EXAMPLE COMMON
CORE 7.NS.1, 7.NS.1b

Find each sum.

A -11 + 6
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| -11 | - |6| = 5 Subtract the lesser absolute value from the greater.
Describe a real-world situation
-11 + 6 = -5 Use the sign of the number with the greater involving integers in
which opposite quantities
absolute value. combine to make 0.
B ( -37 ) + 37
( -37 ) + 37 = 0 Inverse Property of Addition

YOUR TURN
Find each sum.
Personal
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Guided Practice
Use a number line to find each sum. (Explore Activity 1)

1. 7 + (-5) = 2. -2 + 7 =

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5

3. -8 + 3 = 4. 1 + (-4) =

-8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3

Circle the zero pairs in each model. Find the sum. (Explore Activity 2)

5. -4 + 5 = 6. -6 + 6 =

7. 2 + (-5) = 8. -3 + 7 =

Find each sum. (Example 1)

9. -8 + 14 = 10. 7 + (-5) =
11. 5 + (-21) = 12. 14 + (-14) =

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13. 0 + (-5) = 14. 32 + (-8) =

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15. Describe how to find the sums -4 + 2 and -4 + ( -2 ) on a

number line.

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Find each sum.

16. -15 + 71 = 17. -53 + 45 =
18. -79 + 79 = 19. -25 + 50 =
20. 18 + (-32) = 21. 5 + (-100) =
22. -12 + 8 + 7 = 23. -8 + (-2) + 3 =
24. 15 + (-15) + 200 = 25. -500 + (-600) + 1200 =

26. A football team gained 9 yards on one play and then lost 22 yards on the
next. Write a sum of integers to find the overall change in field position.
Explain your answer.

27. A soccer team is having a car wash. The team spent $55 on supplies and
earned $275, including tips. The team’s profit is the amount the team
made after paying for supplies. Write a sum of integers that represents
the team’s profit.

28. Write and solve a problem involving a number and its opposite
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29. The sum of two integers with different signs is 8. Give two possible pairs
of integers that fit this description.

30. Multistep Bart and Sam played a game in which each player earns or
loses points in each turn. A player’s total score after two turns is the sum
of his points earned or lost. The player with the greater score after two
turns wins. Bart earned 123 points and lost 180 points. Sam earned 185
points and lost 255 points. Which person won the game? Explain.

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31. Critical Thinking Explain how you could use a number line to show that
-4 + 3 and 3 + (-4) have the same value. Which property of addition
states that these sums are equivalent?

32. Represent Real-World Problems Jim is standing beside a pool. He

drops a weight from 4 feet above the surface of the water in the pool.
The weight travels a total distance of 12 feet down before landing on the
bottom of the pool. Explain how you can write a sum of integers to find
the depth of the water.

33. Communicate Mathematical Ideas You are using counters to model the
sum of two integers with different signs. Under what conditions will the
model represent a positive sum?

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integer is a positive integer. What can you conclude about the sign of
the other integer? What can you conclude about the value of the other
integer? Explain.

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