Negative numbers and absolute value
Addition involving negative numbers
- Adding two positive numbers gives us a larger positive number, for example, \(1 + 3 = 4\).
- Adding two negative numbers gives us a larger negative number, for example, \(-4 + (-3) = -7\).
- In cases where the signs of the terms being added are different, sometimes the answer will be positive, sometimes negative. For example, \(-2 + 3 = 1\) and \(3 + (-5) = -2\).
More info
- Intro to negative numbers video (Khan Academy)
- Calculating with negative numbers video (Study support, USQ Library)