
Adding with Negatives
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6th - 7th Grade
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Brigitta Schultz
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6 Slides • 19 Questions
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Adding with Integers
how to add numbers when negatives are involved
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Number Lines are our Friends!
As we go to the right on a horizontal number line, the numbers get bigger.
As we go to the left on a horizontal number line, the numbers get smaller.
We can use these facts to add and subtract integers on a number line. But first...
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Multiple Choice
Any value less than 2 will be to the...
left of 2
right of 2
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Multiple Choice
Any value greater than -2 will be to the...
left of -2
right of -2
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Multiple Select
Select all of the numbers that are less than -6.
0
7
-7
-8
-5
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When Adding with Integers...
If we are adding a positive, we say we are getting "more positive."
"More Positive" means we are going towards the positive side, or to the right.
If we are adding a negative, we say we are getting "more negative."
"More Negative" means we are going towards the negative side, or to the left.
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This is in reference to the SECOND number.
The first number is just where you start (more on that later).
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Multiple Choice
If I am looking at the expression 2 + 4, am I getting more positive or more negative?
more positive
more negative
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Multiple Choice
If I am looking at the expression -2 + 4, am I getting more positive or more negative?
more positive
more negative
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Multiple Choice
If I am looking at the expression 2 + (-4), am I getting more positive or more negative?
more positive
more negative
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Multiple Choice
If I am looking at the expression -2 + (-4), am I getting more positive or more negative?
more positive
more negative
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Okay, so how do I add them?
Step 1: Draw a number line.
Step 2: Start at the first number.
Step 3: Determine if you are getting more positive or more negative.
Step 4: Move the absolute value of the second number in the proper direction, based on step 3.
Step 5: Your answer is where you land.
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Another Example
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Multiple Choice
In finding the sum 7 + (-3), I will start at the number...
7
3
-7
-3
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Multiple Choice
In finding the sum 7 + (-3), I will be getting...
more positive
more negative
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Multiple Choice
In finding the sum 7 + (-3), I will be moving...
7 spaces to the left
7 spaces to the right
3 spaces to the left
3 spaces to the right
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Fill in the Blanks
7 + (-3) = ?
Type answer...
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Multiple Choice
In finding the sum -5 + 11, I will start at the number...
11
5
-5
-11
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Multiple Choice
In finding the sum -5 + 11, I will be getting...
more positive
more negative
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Multiple Choice
In finding the sum -5 + 11, I will be moving...
11 spaces to the left
11 spaces to the right
5 spaces to the left
5 spaces to the right
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Fill in the Blanks
-5 + 11 = ?
Type answer...
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Fill in the Blanks
-3 + (-4) = ?
Type answer...
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Fill in the Blanks
2 + 3 = ?
Type answer...
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Open Ended
Explain, in words, the process for adding integers. Try to write as much as you can remember.
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Poll
How do you feel about adding integers?
I feel great! I totally understand.
I feel good. I get it for the most part.
I feel okay. I don't really get it, but I am trying.
I feel bad. I don't understand this at all.
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how to add numbers when negatives are involved
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