Positive and Negative

Term 1: Adding Positive Numbers
Definition 1: Result is positive. Example: 5 + 3 = 8
Term 2: Adding Negative Numbers
Definition 2: Result is negative. Add absolute values and put a negative sign. Example: (-5) + (-3) = -8
Term 3: Adding Positive and Negative Numbers
Definition 3: Subtract smaller absolute value from larger. Sign of result matches the number with larger absolute value. Example: If |5| > |-3|, then 5 + (-3) = 2. If |-5| > |3|, then (-5) + 3 = -2
Term 4: Subtracting Positive Numbers
Definition 4: Same as adding a negative number. Example: 5 - 3 = 5 + (-3) = 2
Term 5: Subtracting Negative Numbers
Definition 5: Same as adding a positive number. Example: 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8
Term 6: undefined
Definition 6: Result is positive. Example: 5 \times 3 = 15