This deep dive covers Adding and Subtracting with Negatives within Negative Numbers for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Negative Numbers in Number for GCSE Mathematics with 12 exam-style questions and 22 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 4 of 13 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 4 of 13
Practice
12 questions
Recall
22 flashcards
Adding and Subtracting with Negatives
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Adding a negative = Subtracting: 5 + (−3) = 5 − 3 = 2
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Subtracting a negative = Adding: 5 − (−3) = 5 + 3 = 8
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Memory trick: Two minuses next to each other (− −) become a plus!
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Number line method: Move right for positive, left for negative