Integer Operations - 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 not a fraction or decimal.

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What does it mean to add two negative integers?

Back

When you add two negative integers, you combine their absolute values and keep the negative sign. For example, -3 + (-2) = -5.

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How do you subtract a negative integer?

Back

Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8.

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

Back

The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |-4| = 4.

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How do you find the difference between two integers?

Back

To find the difference between two integers, subtract the smaller integer from the larger one. For example, the difference between -3 and 2 is 2 - (-3) = 5.

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

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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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What is the temperature at Barb's uncle's house if it is -1°F at Barb's house and 3 degrees colder?

Back

-4°F.

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What is the difference between the high temperature of 4 degrees and the low temperature of -7 degrees?

Back

11 degrees.

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If a submarine is 150 feet below sea level and an airplane is 375 feet above sea level, what is the difference in height?

Back

525 feet.

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How far below sea level is a girl snorkeling at 1 meter below sea level and then diving down another 2 meters?

Back

-3 meters.