Math Example: Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Addition--Example 37

Topic

Numerical Expressions

Description

This example involves converting "Negative two increased by negative nine" into an addition expression. Key terms are highlighted in different colors, resulting in the expression -2 + (-9).

The phrase "increased by" when used with negatives highlights that increasing by a negative results in further decrease, an important concept for understanding operations involving negatives.

This example helps students become comfortable with these ideas, reinforcing their understanding and improving their ability to apply them across different contexts.

Teacher Script: In this example, we see "increased by" used with negatives. How does this affect our understanding? Can you think of scenarios where increasing by a negative might occur?

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