Negative numbers are denoted by a minus sign in front of them, such as -8. In this, the first of our difficult quizzes on negative numbers, you will get some more practice in using the number line to add and subtract numbers.
Unlike the first 11-plus Maths quiz on negative numbers, you aren't given a starting point on the number line: don't worry, you can start wherever you like and can add/subtract the numbers in any order you like, but don't forget to apply the following rule: for negative numbers move to the left along the number line BUT for positive numbers move to the right along the number line.
See if you can get top marks - if you are struggling with this quiz, make sure you play our other one first.
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Starting at -6: adding 5 brings you to -1. Subtracting 4 brings you to -5. Adding 10 brings you to 5
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Starting at -10: adding 10 brings you to 0. Subtracting 4 brings you to -4. Subtracting 8 brings you to -12
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Starting at -5: adding 5 brings you to 0. Subtracting 8 brings you to -8. Adding 10 brings you to 2
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Starting at -1: adding 8 brings you to 7. Subtracting 4 brings you to 3. Adding 5 brings you to 8
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Starting at -12: adding 10 brings you to -2. Subtracting 3 brings you to -5. Adding 6 brings you to 1
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Starting at 8: subtracting 4 brings you to 4. Subtracting 6 brings you to -2. Adding 5 brings you to 3
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Starting at 10: subtracting 6 brings you to 4. Subtracting 1 brings you to 3. Adding 5 brings you to 8
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Starting at 4: subtracting 4 brings you to 0. Subtracting 6 brings you to -6. Adding 11 brings you to 5
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Starting at -2: subtracting 4 brings you to -6. Adding 3 brings you to -3. Adding 5 brings you to 2
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Starting at -4: adding 2 brings you to -2. Adding 5 brings you to 3. Adding 6 brings you to 9
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