Negative numbers and opposite numbers

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Intros

Lessons

Introduction to Negative Numbers and Opposite Numbers
What is a negative number?
What is an opposite number?
How to find an opposite number algebraically?

Examples

Lessons

Understanding Negative Numbers
For each of the following pair of integers, which integer has a greater value?
1. $-8$ and $-2$
2. $0$ and $-3$

Analyzing Opposite Numbers
Fill in the following table:

Scenario		Opposite of the Scenario
Description	Number	Description	Number
Billy lost $5

Scenario		Opposite of the Scenario
Description	Number	Description	Number
Sylvia's flight was delayed by 2 hours.

Scenario		Opposite of the Scenario
Description	Number	Description	Number
Tim bought 3 cupcakes.

Solving Opposite Numbers Graphically and Algebraically
Find the opposite of the given numbers:
i. Graphically (using a number line)
ii. Algebraically
1. $7$
2. $-4$
3. $0$

Practice

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