Negative Numbers

Operations of Negative Numbers

Negative Number

A negative number is a number less than zero, represented with a minus sign (e.g. -1, -5, -10)

What happens when you add a negative number?

Adding a negative number is the same as subtracting that number. For example, 5 + (-3) = 5 - 3 = 2.

What is the result of multiplying two negative numbers?

The product of two negative numbers is positive. For example, (-2) × (-3) = 6.

How do negative numbers affect the number line?

Negative numbers appear to the left of zero on a number line, indicating values lesser than zero.

What is the absolute value of a negative number?

The absolute value of a negative number is its distance from zero on the number line, always expressed as a positive value. For example, |-5| = 5.

How do you subtract a negative number?

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. For example, 4 - (-2) = 4 + 2 = 6.