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Subtract Using Negative Numbers

In this worksheet, students will subtract from negative numbers by moving along a number line.

'Subtract Using Negative Numbers' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 2

Year:  Year 5 Maths worksheets

Curriculum topic:   Number: Number and Place Value

Curriculum subtopic:   Interpret Negative Numbers

Difficulty level:  

Worksheet Overview

To work out 4 - 5 we start at 4 on a number line and count back 5 to get to -1

 

Number line 4 - 5

 

So   4 - 5 = -1

 

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To work out -4 - 5 we start at -4 on a number line and count back 5 to get to -9

 

Number line -4 - 5

 

So   -4 - 5 = -9

 

Negative numbers can be confusing but they will get easier with practice.

 

An important thing to remember is that when we add numbers, we move to the right on a number line. When we subtract numbers, we move to the left.

 

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