Extra Credit: Working with Negative Numbers

Name: _______________________________________

Section 1: Comparing Numbers (<, >, or =)

1. -5 2
2. -8 -3
3. 0 -10
4. -12 -12
5. -15 -5
6. 4 -4
7. -1 -100
8. -25 24
9. -3 0
10. -50 -49

Section 2: Adding Integers

1. 5 + (-3) =
2. -8 + 4 =
3. -6 + (-2) =
4. 10 + (-12) =
5. -15 + 15 =
6. -9 + (-5) =
7. 20 + (-8) =
8. -11 + (-11) =
9. -7 + 18 =
10. 14 + (-20) =

Section 3: Subtracting Integers

1. 8 - 10 =
2. 5 - (-4) =
3. -6 - 3 =
4. -7 - (-2) =
5. 12 - 20 =
6. -10 - (-10) =
7. -15 - 5 =
8. -8 - (-12) =
9. 0 - 9 =
10. 2 - (-11) =

Section 4: Word Problems

1.
The temperature in the morning was -5°F. By noon, it had risen by 12°F. What was the temperature at noon?
2.
A submarine was 200 feet below sea level (-200 ft). It then dove another 150 feet down. What is its new position?
3.
You have $50 in your bank account. You write a check for $65. What is your new account balance?
4.
A football team lost 8 yards on one play and then gained 15 yards on the next play. What was their total change in yards for the two plays?
5.
The temperature dropped from 10°F to -6°F. How many degrees did the temperature fall?