GRADE 6 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 1

Integers

Integers include negative numbers, zero and positive numbers.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

Integers include negative numbers, zero and positive numbers.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

−3 + 8

  1. Step 1: Start at −3 on number line
  2. Step 2: move 8 units right
  3. Step 3: reach 5.

Final answer: 5

PRACTISE YOURSELF

−6 + 2

Show the answer

−4

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