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Negative Numbers - Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication _ Division

Negative numbers are defined as any number less than zero, represented with a minus sign and located on the left side of the number line. Operations involving negative numbers include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, each with specific rules regarding the signs of the numbers involved. For example, the product or quotient of two negative integers results in a positive integer, while combining negative and positive integers follows different rules based on their signs.

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Negative Numbers - Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication _ Division

Negative numbers are defined as any number less than zero, represented with a minus sign and located on the left side of the number line. Operations involving negative numbers include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, each with specific rules regarding the signs of the numbers involved. For example, the product or quotient of two negative integers results in a positive integer, while combining negative and positive integers follows different rules based on their signs.

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NEGATIVE

NUMBERS
NEGATIVE NUMBERS
any number less than zero.
symbolized by a minus or dash (sign)
These numbers are shown on the left
side of the number line.

They are read with the term


“negative” before the number.
Example: Negative one, negative
seven, negative eleven
They represent the loss or absence of
something.
They are the result of subtracting a
larger number from a smaller number.

If no sign is shown on the number, that


means the number is positive.
OPERATIONS ON
NEGATIVE NUMBERS
Addition
Negative Integers
-- The numbers are added and the
negative sign in the sum is retained.
Example: -5 + (-9) = -14

Negative and Positive Integers


-- The numbers are subtracted. The
sign of the larger number will be used in
the sum.
Example: -5 + 9 = 4
5 + (-9) = -4
OPERATIONS ON
NEGATIVE NUMBERS
Subtraction
Negative Integers
-- If the subtrahend is negative, convert its
sign to positive. Therefore, subtract both
numbers. The sign of the larger number will be
used in the difference.
Examples: -5 - (-9) = -5 + 9 = 4
-9 - (-5) = -9 + 5 = -4

Negative and Positive Integers


-- If the minuend is negative, add the
numbers and put a negative sign in the
difference.
Examples: -9 - (5) = -14
-5 - (9) = -14

-- If the subtrahend is negative, convert its


sign to positive. Therefore, add both numbers.
Examples: 9 - (-5) = 9 + 5 = 14
5 - (-9) = 5 + 9 = 14
OPERATIONS ON
NEGATIVE NUMBERS
Multiplication
Negative Integers
-- The product of two negative
factors is a positive integer.
Example: -9 x (-5) = 45

Negative and Positive Integers


-- The product of negative and
positive factors is a negative integer.
Examples: -9 x 5 = -45
9 x (-5) = -45
OPERATIONS ON
NEGATIVE NUMBERS
Division
Negative Integers
-- The quotient of two negative
integers is a positive integer.
Example: -45 ÷ (-5) = 9

Negative and Positive Integers


-- The quotient of negative and
positive integers is a negative integer.
Examples: -45 ÷ 5 = -9
45 ÷ (-5) = -9

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