Negative numbers (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards

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Negative numbers
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Definition of negative numbers

Numbers smaller than zero, written with a minus sign (-)

Position of negative numbers on number line

Left of zero

Direction for addition on number line

Right

Direction for subtraction on number line

Left

Simplify +()+(-)

-

Simplify ()-(-)

++

Effect of adding a negative number

Answer is lower

Effect of subtracting a negative number

Answer is higher

Same signs: multiply/divide result

Positive

Different signs: multiply/divide result

Negative

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