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Negative Numbers

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 pick up marks when it appears in mixed-topic papers.

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Below Zero

Introduction2

What Are Negative Numbers?

Key Facts3

The Sign Rules for × and ÷

Key Facts4

Adding and Subtracting with Negatives

Deep Dive5

Real World Applications

Diagram6

Worked Example 1: Basic Addition

Notes7

Worked Example 2: Multiplication

Notes8

Worked Example 3: Double Negative

Notes9

Worked Example 4: Real World Problem

Notes10

Higher Level: BIDMAS with Negatives

Deep Dive11

Higher Level: Powers with Negatives

Deep Dive12

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Exam Tips13

Exam Tips

Exam Tips14

Knowledge Organiser: Negative Numbers

Summary

Sample 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

Exam 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

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