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Real World Applications

Part of Negative Numbers · GCSE GCSE Mathematics revision

This diagram covers Real World Applications 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 5 of 14 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

Topic position

Section 5 of 14

Practice

12 questions

Recall

22 flashcards

Real World Applications

Temperature

• 0°C = Freezing point
• Negative = Below freezing
• −5°C is colder than −2°C

Money & Debt

• £0 = Break even
• Negative = Debt/Overdrawn
• −£50 means you owe £50

Altitude

• 0m = Sea level
• Negative = Below sea level
• −200m = 200m underwater

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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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