Adding

on a Number Line

Notes
 Key Terms

Integer: the set of coun5ng numbers (1, 2, 3...) and
their opposites (-1, -2, -3...), and zero.

Posi1ve Number: Any number greater than zero.

Nega1ve Number: Any number less than zero.
 Launch: Adding on a Number Line
1. Plot the rst number.
2. Determine which direc5on you are moving by looking
at the sign of the second number (+ = right, - = leJ).
3. Determine how many spaces you are moving by
looking at the value.
4. Plot that point.

2+6 4 + (3) (5) +1

+(3) +6
+1
 Prac1ce: Adding Using A Number Line
Plot the following examples on a number line

3+ 4 = 6 + (2) = 7 + 5 =


9 + (1) = 5 +6 = 8 +(2) =


9 + (1) = 6 + (8) = 1+ (4) =