Integer word problems

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What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but does not include fractions or decimals.

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How do you represent a withdrawal from a bank account?

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A withdrawal is represented as a negative integer, indicating a decrease in the account balance.

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

Back

The result depends on the absolute values of the integers. If the positive integer is larger, the result is positive; if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

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How do you calculate the total amount after multiple transactions?

Back

Add the amounts for income (positive integers) and subtract the amounts for expenses (negative integers).

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What does it mean to decrease a quantity?

Back

To decrease a quantity means to subtract a value from it, resulting in a smaller amount.

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How do you solve a word problem involving money?

Back

Identify the initial amount, list all transactions (income and expenses), and perform the calculations step by step.

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What is the formula for finding the remaining amount after spending?

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Remaining Amount = Initial Amount - Amount Spent.

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How do you represent a financial transaction where money is given to a friend?

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This transaction is represented as a negative integer, indicating a decrease in the total amount.

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What is the significance of the term 'deduction' in financial problems?

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Deduction refers to the amount subtracted from the total, often representing expenses or withdrawals.

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How do you find the difference between two fractions?

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To find the difference, convert the fractions to a common denominator, then subtract the numerators.