Negatives
-1 x -1 =
-1 x -1 =1
The temperature was -3°F in the morning. By noon, it warmed up 7°F. What is the temperature now?
-3 + 7 = 4 degrees
Which quadrant is (9, 9) in? Quadrant I, II, III, IV
(9, 9) is in Quadrant I
-7(2) =
-7(2) = -14
Sarah’s bank account is at -25 dollars (she owes money). She deposits 30 dollars. How much does she have now?
-25 + 30 = $5
Which point is on the x-axis? (0,3) (3,0) or (3,3)
(3,0) is on the x-axis
-36 / 6 =
-36 / 6 = -6
A team lost 6 yards on one play and gained 12 yards on the next. What is their total yardage change?
-6 + 12 = 6 yards
Which point is on the y-axis? (0,8) (8,0) or (8,8)
(0,8) is on the y-axis?
-40 / -5 =
-40 / -5 =8
An elevator starts at the lobby (floor 0) and goes down 8 floors, then up 5 floors. Which floor is it on?
0 - 8 + 5 = -3 floor
Which quadrant is (-3, -8) in? Quadrant I, II, III, IV
(-3, -8) is in Quadrant III
A negative x a negative = a POSITIVE
A diver is at -20 feet below sea level. She swims up 12 feet. Where is she now?
-20 + 12 = -8 feet
(-2, -3) Left 2 Down 3 from the origin