Positive and negative numbers

  • Consecutive negative numbers
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    Consecutive Negative Numbers

    Age
    11 to 14
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    Do you notice anything about the solutions when you add and/or subtract consecutive negative numbers?

  • Vector Racer
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    Vector Racer

    Age
    11 to 16
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    The classic vector racing game.

  • A Connect Four game with red and yellow counters placed.
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    Connect Three

    Age
    11 to 16
    Challenge level
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    In this game the winner is the first to complete a row of three. Are some squares easier to land on than others?

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    Vector Gem Collector

    Age
    14 to 18
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    Use vectors to collect as many gems as you can and bring them safely home!

  • First Connect Three for Two
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    First Connect Three for Two

    Age
    7 to 11
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    First Connect Three game for an adult and child. Use the dice numbers and either addition or subtraction to get three numbers in a straight line.

  • Negative Dice
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    Negative Dice

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    If the odd numbers on two dice are made negative, which of the totals cannot be achieved?

  • Minus One Party
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    Minus One Party

    Age
    11 to 14
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    Weekly Problem 47 - 2013
    What is the value of the given expression?

  • Pair Sums
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    Pair Sums

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Five numbers added together in pairs produce: 0, 2, 4, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15 What are the five numbers?

  • Sum One Special
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    Sum One Special

    Age
    11 to 14
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    Three different integers have a sum of 1 and a product of 36 - what are they?