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N1.3 • Sec 1 MOE
Numbers & Algebra

Integers & Number Line

Add and subtract positive and negative integers on the number line.

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Learning objectives

  • Represent integers on a number line
  • Add integers with same and different signs
  • Apply integers to real-life contexts
Learning methods:CRAI-We-YouSpaced reviewRetrievalMetacognition

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Which is larger: -5 or -2? Enter -5 or -2.

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Foundation — I Do → We Do → You Do

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I Do — Learn
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The number line

Numbers to the right are greater; numbers to the left are smaller.

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Moving right = adding. Moving left = subtracting.

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I Do — Learn
Step 2 of 5

Worked example: -4 + 7

Start at -4 on the number line. Move 7 steps right (+7).

-4 → -3 → -2 → -1 → 0 → 1 → 2 → 3

Answer: 3

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We Do — Guided
Step 3 of 5

Guided: Compare integers

Which is larger: -5 or -2? Enter -5 or -2.
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We Do — Guided
Step 4 of 5

Guided: 3 + (-8)

Calculate .
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You Do — Practice
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Practice: Temperature change

At 6 am the temperature was -2°C. By noon it rose by 9°C. What is the noon temperature? (°)

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