Pre-Algebra : Negative Numbers
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Example Question #5 : Subtract Rational Numbers And Understand The Absolute Value Of Their Difference: Ccss.Math.Content.7.Ns.A.1c
When two minus signs meet, the sign becomes positive. Since 
Example Question #254 : Operations And Properties
When a positive number and a negative number is multiplied, the answer is negative. Just multiply normally. Answer is 
Example Question #255 : Operations And Properties
When two negative numbers are multiplied, the answer is positive. Multiply normaly. Answer is 
Example Question #41 : Negative Numbers
When two negative numbers are divided, the answer is positive. Divide normaly. Answer is 
Example Question #42 : Negative Numbers
When a positive number and a negative number is divided, the answer is negative. Just divide normally. Answer is 
Example Question #43 : Negative Numbers
There are three negative numbers. If there is an odd number of negative numbers being divided, our answer is negative. Since three is odd, our answer is negative. We divide from left to right. Answer is 
Example Question #44 : Negative Numbers
There are three negative numbers. If there is an odd number of negative numbers being multiplied, our answer is negative. Since 
Example Question #1 : Add And Subtract Rational Numbers: Ccss.Math.Content.7.Ns.A.1d
Subtract:
Eliminate the double negatives first.
Double negatives will result in a positive sign.
Simplify the terms.
Example Question #265 : Operations
Solve:
In order to evaluate this expression, first square the terms inside the parentheses.
Multiply the terms inside the parentheses.
Simplify.
Example Question #5 : Understand Distances Between Numbers On A Number Line: Ccss.Math.Content.7.Ns.A.1b
When a plus and minus sign meet, we have a minus sign.
Since 
We treat as a normal subtraction.
Answer is 
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