Mastering Negative Numbers

Mathematics
GCSE Higher
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A worksheet covering Negative Numbers for GCSE Higher students, focusing on understanding, application, and real-world problems.

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Mastering Negative Numbers

Subject: MathematicsGrade: GCSE Higher
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Grade GCSE Higher
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Introduction

Review the concept of negative numbers: negative numbers are less than zero and are often used to represent loss, temperature below zero, or depths below sea level. Remember, when adding or subtracting negative numbers, follow the rules carefully.
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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate: -7 + 5
[1 mark]
2.
Calculate: -3 - (-8)
[1 mark]
3.
Calculate: -4 × 6
[1 mark]
4.
Calculate: -48 ÷ -8
[1 mark]
5.
Simplify: -2 + (-3)
[1 mark]
6.
Calculate: -10 + 4
[1 mark]
7.
Evaluate: -3 × -4
[1 mark]
8.
Calculate: -15 ÷ 3
[1 mark]
9.
Calculate: -9 + 12
[1 mark]
10.
Calculate: -20 - 5
[1 mark]
11.
Reasoning: If the temperature drops from 3°C to -5°C, what is the total change?
[2 marks]
12.
Reasoning: A submarine is at a depth of 150 meters below sea level. If it ascends 75 meters, what is its new depth?
[2 marks]
13.
Challenge: A bank account has a negative balance of £200. If a deposit of £350 is made, what is the new balance?
[3 marks]
14.
Real-world: An elevator is 30 floors underground at -30 and then goes up 45 floors. What floor does it reach?
[3 marks]

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12/30/2025
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