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Worksheets›Grade 6›Number system›Opposites of numbers

Opposites of Numbers Worksheets

Free printable worksheets with answer keys. Pick a level, preview the questions, then open the sheet to swap or delete any single question.

Grade 6CCSS 6.NS.C.6aAnswer key includedPDF · Print
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Easy: The opposite of an integer

  1. 1.the opposite of 555 ===
  2. 2.−(−27)-(-27)−(−27) ===
  3. 3.−(26)-(26)−(26) ===
  4. 4.−(13)-(13)−(13) ===
  5. 5.−(29)-(29)−(29) ===
  6. 6.Depositing $11\$11$11 into a bank account is written as 11.11.11. What number shows withdrawing $11?\$11?$11?
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Worksheet variations

Opposites are the same distance from 0 on opposite sides of it, like 4 and −4. A minus sign in front of a number means “the opposite of”, so −(−4) is the opposite of −4, which is 4.

Easythe opposite of 191919 ===The opposite of an integerMedium−(−47)-(-47)−(−47) ===A minus sign in front of a numberHardDepositing $10\$10$10 into a bank account is written as 10.10.10. What number shows withdrawing $10?\$10?$10?Opposites of opposites, with decimals

How to solve it: a worked example

Find each value.

  1. Start−(26)-(26)−(26) ===
  2. A minus sign means the opposite of−(26)-(26)−(26) === −26-26−26
  3. Answer−26-26−26

Common mistakes to watch for

  • Thinking the opposite of a negative number is still negative.
  • Counting minus signs wrongly in −(−(−5)).
  • Thinking 0 has an opposite other than itself.

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FAQ

What is the opposite of −7?

7. Both are 7 units from 0, on opposite sides.

What is −(−(−3))?

Work from the inside: −(−3) is 3, and the opposite of 3 is −3. An odd number of minus signs gives a negative answer.

Is every worksheet different?

Yes. Numbers are generated each time, and the answer key is calculated for that sheet. Swap any single question and its answer updates too.

Can I mix opposites of numbers with other skills?

Yes. In the generator, add more skills; each gets its own section on the sheet with its own instructions.

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