Rules so far for positive and negative integers.

1. Integers - - - + + + - - - + + +

2. “ When we add two negative numbers together, we just add the two numbers together and put the negative sign in front of the answer! The answer goes down on the number line!” -3 + -3 = -6 Te Kaha's rule:

3. “ When we add two positive numbers together, we just add them together! The answer goes up on the number line!” 2 + 2 = 4 Jewel's rule:

4. “ When we have the same amount of positive and negative numbers, they make zero!” Monique's rule: = 0 = 0 = 0 = 0

5. “ If the starting number is a positive, and a higher negative number is added, then the answer will always be a negative number!” Monique & Jewel's rule: e.g. 3 + -4 = -1 Make zeroes Zeroes! There’s 1 negative leftover!

6. “ If the starting number is a positive, and a lower negative number is added, then the answer will always be a positive number!” Jewel and Te Kaha's rule: e.g. 5 + -4 = 1 Make zeroes Zeroes! There’s 1 positive leftover!

7. When checking our answers, you can add the starting number with the answer, and it should equal the number between them. Jewel's checking rule: e.g. 3 + -2 = 1 Te Kaha's checking rule: Positive + Lower Negative Adding a negative number is the same as taking away. e.g. 3 + -2 = 1 becomes 3 – 2 = 1 Starting number Answer number Middle number