Negative Numbers Practice Problems
Grades 5-7 · 5 problems
Practice working with negative numbers to build your understanding of integers and number lines. Use this tool to reinforce your skills and identify areas for improvement.
Tip: Think of a number line! Numbers to the left of zero are negative, and numbers to the right are positive. Moving left is subtraction, and moving right is addition.
1
What number is 5 less than 2?
2
What is the opposite of -12?
3
What is -8 + 3?
Common Mistakes
- Forgetting the negative sign in the answer.
- Adding when you should be subtracting, or vice-versa.
- Thinking that a larger negative number is greater than a smaller negative number (e.g., thinking -2 > -5).
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