Negative Numbers

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SAT Math › Negative Numbers

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1

Add:

Explanation

Anytime a negative number is added, it is similar to subtraction. Recovert the expression to the correct form. Simplify.

The correct answer is .

2

Add:

Explanation

Anytime a negative number is added, it is similar to subtraction. Recovert the expression to the correct form. Simplify.

The correct answer is .

3

Evaluate:

Explanation

Reconvert into single signs. Remember that double negatives will turn into a positive.

4

Evaluate:

Explanation

Reconvert into single signs. Remember that double negatives will turn into a positive.

5

Add the negative numbers:

Explanation

In order to add the negative numbers, we need to eliminate the double signs and the parentheses. A positive and a negative sign will result in a negative sign.

Evaluate the terms on the right.

The answer is:

6

Add the negative numbers:

Explanation

In order to add the negative numbers, we need to eliminate the double signs and the parentheses. A positive and a negative sign will result in a negative sign.

Evaluate the terms on the right.

The answer is:

7

What is ?

45

Explanation

A negative number divided by a negative number always results in a positive number. divided by equals . Since the answer is positive, the answer cannot be or any other negative number.

8

What is ?

45

Explanation

A negative number divided by a negative number always results in a positive number. divided by equals . Since the answer is positive, the answer cannot be or any other negative number.

9

Simplify the following expression:

Explanation

Simplify the following expression:

To subtract negative numbers, we must recall that subtracting negative numbers is the same as adding a positive. The two negatives cancel each other out to become positive.

So our answer is negative 220

10

Subtract:

Explanation

Subtracting a negative number moves the number farther left of the zero digit on the number line.

The answer is:

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