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Below Zero

Part of Negative Numbers · GCSE GCSE Mathematics revision

This introduction covers Below Zero within Negative Numbers for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Negative Numbers in Number for GCSE Mathematics with 12 exam-style questions and 22 flashcards. Use this page as part of a wider topic revision path rather than treating it as an isolated fact. It is section 1 of 14 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

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Section 1 of 14

Practice

12 questions

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22 flashcards

Below Zero

Think of a thermometer: 0°C is freezing point, but temperatures can go BELOW zero. -5°C is colder than -2°C (even though 5 is bigger than 2). Negative numbers are numbers less than zero, and they follow special rules when you calculate with them.

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What Are Negative Numbers?The Sign Rules for × and ÷Adding and Subtracting with Negatives

Practice Questions for Negative Numbers

Which of these statements is true?

A. -8 > -3
B. -3 > -8
C. -3 < -8
D. -8 = -3

1 markfoundation

Aisha's bank account shows a balance of -45 pounds. She deposits 70 pounds. Explain what her new balance is and what the negative sign meant originally.

2 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

Using a number line

Draw a horizontal line with 0 in the middle. Negative numbers go LEFT, positive RIGHT. Moving right = adding, moving left = subtracting.

Double Negative Rule

Subtracting a negative = Adding. Two minuses make a plus: 5 − (−3) = 5 + 3 = 8

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