Math Problem Statement

The worksheet titled 'Negative Numbers' asks the user to highlight the correct path through a series of arithmetic problems involving negative numbers. Each box contains a simple arithmetic operation, and the correct path must be followed.

Solution

The worksheet titled "Negative Numbers" asks the user to highlight the correct path through a series of arithmetic problems involving negative numbers. Here's how to solve each problem:

  1. Start (top left): 32=13 - 2 = 1
  2. Next Step: From 11, the correct path is 58=35 - 8 = -3
  3. Next Step: From 3-3, the correct path is 7(1)=7+1=87 - (-1) = 7 + 1 = 8
  4. Next Step: From 88, the correct path is 62=46 - 2 = 4
  5. Final Step: From 44, the correct path is 138=513 - 8 = 5

The correct path through the problems is: 32587(1)621383 - 2 \rightarrow 5 - 8 \rightarrow 7 - (-1) \rightarrow 6 - 2 \rightarrow 13 - 8

Each correct answer along the path is: 138451 \rightarrow -3 \rightarrow 8 \rightarrow 4 \rightarrow 5

Would you like more details on any of these steps, or do you have any questions?


Here are five related questions to expand on this:

  1. What is the result of subtracting a negative number from a positive number?
  2. How do you add two negative numbers?
  3. What happens when you subtract a positive number from a negative number?
  4. What is the rule for subtracting a negative number from another negative number?
  5. How does the order of operations affect solving problems with negative numbers?

Tip: When working with negative numbers, remember that subtracting a negative is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Negative Numbers
Basic Arithmetic
Subtraction
Addition

Formulas

a - b
a + (-b)

Theorems

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding the corresponding positive number.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-6