Positive and negative math rules

Get the definitions of positive and negative numbers and learn the rules for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

K5 Learning shows three rules for dividing negative and positive numbers.

The numbers, 1, 2, 3, 4 ….. are natural numbers & are called positive integers while the numbers – 1, - 2 , - 3 etc. are called negative integers.

Learning about positive and negative numbers becomes much easier with an understanding of the basic rules. Learn what these are with this simple guide!

the rules for combining directed numbers with addition and subtraction are probably too burdensome for memory so some awareness needs to be cultivated, over time some good graphics have been prepared by Shana McKay here and dropbox versions here many thanks to her once some facility with negative number additions and subtractions has been attained, it is desirable to move towards automating (i.e. no need to think too much) these skills this is an important step in the mathematics curriculum…

Positive and negative numbers can be confusing. You can use our free cheat sheet to explain negative and positive rules to your kids.

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Free resource on positive and negative integers with operations. A valuable printable for both teachers and homeschoolers.

A guide to the rules for multiplying positive and negative numbers, with examples to show how each rule is followed.

Hello, In our last post, we discussed how to add and subtract positive and negative integers. Today, we are going to learn how to multiply and divide by positive and negative integers. It is basically the same thing as multiplying and dividing normally, but we need to memorize some rules so we do not mix any signs up. Rules to remember: 1.) Positive x positive = positive 2.) Negative x negative = positive 3.) Positive x negative = negative 4.) Negative x positive = negative 5.) Positive…