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This exam tips covers Exam Tips 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 13 of 13 in this topic. Treat this as a marking guide for what examiners are looking for, not just a fact list.

Topic position

Section 13 of 13

Practice

12 questions

Recall

22 flashcards

Exam Tips

  • Use brackets: Write −(−3) clearly to avoid confusion
  • Number line: Draw one if you're unsure about ordering
  • Check context: Does your answer make sense? (Temperature can't rise from −5°C to −10°C!)
  • Sign rules: Same signs = positive, different signs = negative
  • Double negative: Always becomes positive: −(−x) = +x

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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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