# Negative Numbers Level 1

## Use negative numbers in basic arithmetic and algebraic calculations.

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This is level 1: simple subtraction You can earn a trophy if you get at least 9 correct and you do this activity online.

 $$2 − 4$$ $$3 − 7$$ $$6 − 13$$ $$8 − 13$$ $$9 − 18$$ $$10 − 23$$ $$13 − 22$$ $$15 − 26$$ $$16 − 31$$ $$18 − 35$$ $$21 − 41$$ $$22 − 46$$
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This is Negative Numbers level 1. You can also try:
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7

Or here are some other negative number exercises to try:
Temperatures Negative Magic Reading Scales Inequalities

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## Description of Levels

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Level 1 - Simple subtraction

Example: 5 - 12

Level 2 - Adding to a negative number

Example: -7 + 9

Level 3 - Addition and Subtraction

Example: -10 + -2

Level 4 - Multiplication

Example: -3 x 2

Level 5 - Division

Example: -10 ÷ 5

Level 6 - Substitution

Example: If a=-3 and b=-7 evaluate 7a - 8b - 6

Level 7 - Mixed

Example: A mixed set of word problems

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### Adding and Subtracting Negative Numbers

As shown in the video, a number line is a really useful resource to help calculating sums and differences. Click on the image below for an interactive number line:

### Multiplying and Dividing Negative Numbers

When multiplying or dividing negative numbers remember this:

Same Signs $$\rightarrow$$ Positive Answer

Different Signs $$\rightarrow$$ Negative Answer

Example 1: Same signs (a positive multiplied by a positive) gives a positive answer:

$$12 \times 6 = 72$$

Example 2: Different signs (a positive multiplied by a negative) gives a negative answer:

$$12 \times (-6) = -72$$

Example 3: Different signs (a negative divided by a positive) gives a negative answer:

$$(-12) \div 6 = -2$$

Example 4: Same signs (a negative divided by a negative) gives a positive answer:

$$(-12) \div (-6) = 2$$

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