Adding/Subtracting Integer Word Problems

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What is the result of adding a positive integer to a negative integer?

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The result will depend on the absolute values of the integers. If the positive integer is greater, the result is positive; if the negative integer is greater, the result is negative.

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How do you subtract an integer from another integer?

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To subtract an integer, you can add its opposite. For example, to calculate a - b, you can compute a + (-b).

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What does a negative balance in a checking account indicate?

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A negative balance indicates that the account holder has overdrawn their account, meaning they have spent more money than they have available.

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How do you represent a decrease in temperature using integers?

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A decrease in temperature is represented by a negative integer. For example, if the temperature drops from -5°C to -10°C, the change is -5°C.

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What is the equation to represent a financial transaction involving spending and receiving money?

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The equation can be represented as: Starting Amount - Amount Spent + Amount Received = Final Amount.

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How do you calculate the change in grades using integers?

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To calculate the change in grades, subtract the second grade from the first grade. For example, if the first grade is 89 and the second is 74, the change is 89 - 74 = 15.

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What is the significance of the floor number in an elevator problem?

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The floor number indicates the current level of the building where the elevator is located. Positive integers represent floors above ground level, while negative integers can represent levels below ground level.

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How do you solve a word problem involving multiple steps?

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Break down the problem into smaller parts, identify the operations needed (addition or subtraction), and write an equation to represent the situation.

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What does it mean when a problem states 'less than' in terms of integers?

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'Less than' indicates a subtraction operation. For example, '12 less than 5' means 5 - 12.

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How do you interpret a word problem that involves money?

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Identify the starting amount, the amounts spent or received, and use addition or subtraction to find the final amount.