Calculating intervals across zero
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will investigate and model problems involving negative numbers.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which of the below gives an answer of -1?
-3-4
-5-6
7-9
Q2.
Which of the calculations below has the smallest answer?
- 8 + 4
-8 - 6
-8 + 3
Q3.
A school football team scored a total of 3 goals in their recent games but let in 5. What is their goal difference?
-3
-5
1
Q4.
I am in an elevator (lift) and I'm currently on level 6 but I need to get to -2. How many floors away is -2 from me?
-2
6
9
Q5.
The Olympic golf course in Rio has a par of 71 (expected number of strokes needed), if David scores 65, 70 and 66 on his 3 rounds, what is his total score?
-11
-13
-9