Negative Numbers Flashcards

GCSE Mathematics (Edexcel) 1MA1

Adding a negative number

Adding a negative number is the same as subtracting the positive equivalent. For example, 5 + (-3) = 5 - 3 = 2.

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Adding a negative number

Adding a negative number is the same as subtracting the positive equivalent. For example, 5 + (-3) = 5 - 3 = 2.

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Subtracting a negative number

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding the positive equivalent. For example, 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8.

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Multiplying two negative numbers

The product of two negative numbers is positive. For example, (-4) × (-3) = 12.

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Multiplying a positive and a negative number

The product of a positive and a negative number is negative. For example, 4 × (-3) = -12.

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Dividing two negative numbers

The quotient of two negative numbers is positive. For example, (-12) ÷ (-3) = 4.

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Dividing a positive and a negative number

The quotient of a positive and a negative number is negative. For example, 12 ÷ (-3) = -4.

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Order of operations with negative numbers

Follow BIDMAS (Brackets, Indices, Division/Multiplication, Addition/Subtraction) when working with negative numbers.

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Negative number on a number line

Negative numbers are to the left of zero on a number line. For example, -3 is to the left of -2.

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Comparing negative numbers

A larger negative number is smaller in value. For example, -5 is smaller than -3.

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Square of a negative number

The square of a negative number is positive. For example, (-3)² = 9.

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