Subtracting Integers - Word Problems

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What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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What does it mean to subtract an integer?

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Subtracting an integer means to take away a whole number from another whole number, which can involve adding its opposite.

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How do you represent a negative balance in a bank account?

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A negative balance is represented by a negative integer, indicating that the account is overdrawn.

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If you have -42 dollars and deposit 6 dollars, what is your new balance?

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-36 dollars.

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What is the difference between two negative integers?

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The difference is found by subtracting the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value.

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Mary is at -15 feet and Bob is at -22 feet. What is the difference in their depths?

Back

7 feet.

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How do you calculate the current position of a submarine that descends and then ascends?

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Subtract the ascent from the descent to find the current position.

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If a submarine descends 300 feet and then ascends 260 feet, what is its position?

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-40 feet.

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What is the formula to find the difference between two temperatures?

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Difference = Higher Temperature - Lower Temperature.

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If the temperature at night is -14°F and rises to 8°F during the day, what is the temperature difference?

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22°F.