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The document contains a series of mathematical problems and explanations related to negative numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It provides rules for handling negative integers, sequences, and temperature changes, along with examples for clarity. The document serves as an educational resource for understanding operations involving negative numbers.

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Termometer

The document contains a series of mathematical problems and explanations related to negative numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It provides rules for handling negative integers, sequences, and temperature changes, along with examples for clarity. The document serves as an educational resource for understanding operations involving negative numbers.

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1. The temperature is −13°. If it rises 39° what is the temperature now?

a. 26° b. 39° c. 13° d. −26°


2. Which of these is the lowest number?
a. -1 b. 0 c. -28 d. -15
3. Which are the missing numbers in this sequence?
−𝟑𝟑, −𝟑𝟓, … , −𝟑𝟗, −𝟒𝟏, …
a. -36 dan -43 c. -37 dan -43
b. -37 dan -42 d. -37 dan 40
4. Which of these statements is true?
a. −1 < −58 c. 2 < −99
b. −23 < −1 d. −15 < −20
5. Which is the next number in the following sequence?
𝟏𝟎, 𝟓, 𝟎, −𝟓, …
a. 10 b. -1 c. -10 d. -15
6. The temperature is 6°. If it falls 18° what is the temperature now?
a. 24° b. −24° c. −8° d. −12°
7. Which of these statements is true?
a. −33 > −3 c. −7 < −17
b. −29 > −28 d. −44 > −34
8. The temperature is −28°. If t rises 13° what is the temperature now?
a. −41° b. −15° c. 15° d. 41°
9. Which is the largest of these numbers?
a. 2 b. -35 c. -3 d. -14
10. The temperature is −15°. If it falls 8° what is the temperature now?
a. 23° b. −7° c. −23° d. 7°
11. The heating in Bruce's house switches on automatically when the outside temperature drops to −5°𝐶.
One day last winter the outside temperature was 3°𝐶.
Calculate the drop in temperature from there to when the heating switched on automatically.
a. 8°𝐶 b. −8°𝐶 c. 2°𝐶 d. −2°𝐶
12. When an aircraft leaves Prestwick Airport the outside temperature is 12°𝐶. The aircraft climbs
to 10,000 metres and the outside temperature is −50°𝐶.
Find the difference between these temperatures.
a. 38°𝐶 b. −38°𝐶 c. 62°𝐶 d. −62°𝐶
13. Derek compared the temperatures in the Sahara Desert and the North Pole.
The temperature in the Sahara Desert was 32°C. The temperature at the North Pole was 46°C less than
the temperature in the Sahara Desert. What was the temperature at the North Pole?
a. 14°𝐶 b. −14°𝐶 c. −78°𝐶 d. 78°𝐶
14. One day last February, Eleana compared the temperature in Edinburgh with the temperature in
Montreal. The temperature in Edinburgh was 14°𝐶. The temperature in Montreal was −15°𝐶. Find the
difference between these temperatures.
𝑎. −1°𝐶 b. 1°𝐶 c. −29°𝐶 d. 29°𝐶
15. In July, the average temperature in Anchorage, Alaska is 9°𝐶. By January the average temperature has
fallen by 26°𝐶. What is the average temperature in Anchorage in January?
𝑎. − 17°𝐶 b. 35°𝐶 c. 17°𝐶 d. −35°𝐶
16. Find 7 − 10 = …
17. Find −3 + 10 =. ..
18. Find 9 − (−5) = ⋯
19. Find −6 + (−3) = ⋯
20. Find −11 − (−11) = ⋯
21. Find 14 − 33 = ⋯
22. Find −23 + 13 = ⋯
23. Find −17 + 20 = ⋯
24. Find 30 − (−120) = ⋯
25. Find −22 + (−66) = ⋯
26. Find −50 − (−20) = ⋯
Addition of Negative Numbers

Case 1: When a negative number is added to a negative number, we add the numbers and use the negative
sign in the answer. For example, -7 + (- 4) = -7 - 4 = -11. In other words, the sum of two negative numbers
always results in a negative number.

This can be understood with the help of a number line. The number line rule says, "To add a negative number
we move to the left on the number line". Therefore, observe the following number line, and apply the rule on
-7 + (- 4). We can see that when we start from -7 and move 4 numbers to the left, it brings us to -11.

Case 2: When a positive number is added to a negative number, we find their difference and use the sign of
the larger absolute value in the answer. For example, -9 + (5) ⇒ - 4. Since we are using the sign of the greater
absolute value, the answer is -4.

This can be understood better with the help of a number line. The number line rule says, "To add a positive
number we move to the right on the number line". Observe the following number line and apply the rule on -
9 + (+5). We start from -9 and move 5 numbers to the right that brings us to -4.

Subtraction of Negative Numbers


The subtraction of negative numbers is similar to addition. We just need to remember a rule which says:

Rule of Subtraction: Change the operation from subtraction to addition, and change the sign of the second
number that follows.

Case 1: When we need to subtract a positive number from a positive number, we follow the subtraction rule
given above. For example, 5 - (+6) becomes 5 + (-6) = 5 - 6 = -1.

Now, if we apply the rule of the number line on 5 + (-6), to add a negative number, we move to the left.
Therefore, we start with 5 and move 6 numbers to the left, which brings us to -1.

Case 2: When we need to subtract a positive number from a negative number, we will follow the same rule of
subtraction which says:

Rule of Subtraction: Change the operation from subtraction to addition, and change the sign of the second
number that follows.

For example, -3 - (+1), will become -3 + (-1). This can be simplified as -3 -1 = -4.

Now, if we apply the rule of the number line on -3 + (-1), to add a negative number we move to the left.
Therefore, we start with -3 and move 1 number to the left, which brings us to -4.
Case 3: When we need to subtract a negative number from a negative number, we will follow the rule of
subtraction:

Rule of Subtraction: Change the operation from subtraction to addition, and change the sign of the second
number that follows.

For example, -9 - (-12) ⇒ -9 + 12 = 3. Here, 12 becomes positive. We use the sign of the bigger absolute value
that is 12 and the answer is 3.

Multiplication and Division of Negative Numbers

There are two basic rules related to the multiplication and division of negative numbers.

Multiplying Positive and Negative Numbers

• Rule 1: When the signs of the numbers are different, the result is negative. (-) × (+) = (-). In other
words, when we multiply a negative number with a positive number, the product is always negative.
For example, -3 × 6 = -18.

• Rule 2: When the signs of the numbers are the same, the result is positive. (-) × (-) = (+); (+) × (+) = (+).
In other words, when we multiply two negative or two positive numbers, the product is always
positive. For example, -3 × - 6 = 18.

Dividing Positive and Negative Numbers

• Rule 1: When we divide a negative number by a positive number, the result is always negative. (-) ÷ (+)
= (-). For example, (-36) ÷ (4) = -9

• Rule 2: When we divide a negative number by a negative number, the result is always positive. (-) ÷ (-)
= (+) For example, (-24) ÷ (-4) = 6

Negative Integers With Exponents

There are two basic rules related to negative integers with exponents:

• If a negative integer has an even number in the exponent, then the final product will always be a
positive integer. For example, -46 = -4 × -4 × -4 × -4 × -4 × -4 = 4096

• If a negative integer has an odd number in the exponent, then the final product will always be a
negative integer. For example, -93 = -9 × -9 × -9 = -729

• Example 1: Add the given negative numbers.

a.) -45 and -78

b.) -90 and -67


Solution:

a.) Since both -45 and -78 are negative numbers, we will add the negative integers and place a
negative sign before the sum.

45 + 78 = 123

Now, we will place a minus sign before the sum. Thus, the answer is -123.

b.) To add -90 and -67, we will add the negative numbers and place a negative sign before the
sum.

90 + 67 = 157

Now, we will place a minus sign before the sum. Thus, the answer is -157.

• Example 2: Subtract the given negative integers: Subtract -5 from -8

Solution:

When we need to subtract a negative number from a negative number, we will follow the rule
of subtraction, 'Change the operation from subtraction to addition, and change the sign of the
second number that follows.'

In this case, -8 - (-5) ⇒ -8 + 5 = -3.

• Example 3: Simplify the negative integers:

a.) (-3) × (-2)

b.) -24 ÷ -3

Solution:

a.) To multiply (-3) × (-2), we will multiply the given negative numbers and the sign of the
product will be positive. Therefore, in this case, the product of (-3) × (-2) = 6

b.) In order to divide the negative numbers, (-24) ÷ (-3), we will divide them and the sign of
the answer will be positive. In this case, (-24) ÷ (-3) = 8

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