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Negative Numbers Level 6

Use negative numbers in basic arithmetic and algebraic calculations.

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This is level 6: substitution You can earn a trophy if you get at least 9 correct and you do this activity online.

If a=-6 and b=-10 evaluate the following:

\(a + 7\)

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\(b - 6\)

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\(a + b\)

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\(a - b\)

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\(5a - b\)

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\(5a - 6b - 8\)

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\(a^2\)

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\(b^2 + 7a\)

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\(8ab - 13a^2\)

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\((a + 12) - (b + 15)\)

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\((a − 17) + (b - 3)\)

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\((a − 5)(b - 14)\)

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This is Negative Numbers level 6. You can also try:
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 7

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

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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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Help Video

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:

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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