Integer Operations Problem Solving

Front

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 a negative number?

Back

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

Front

Calculate: 9 - (-21)

Back

30

Front

What is the average of a set of numbers?

Back

The average is the sum of the numbers divided by the count of the numbers.

Front

If a stock market fell 60 points over 4 days, what is the average fall per day?

Back

15 points.

Front

What happens to a negative temperature when it rises?

Back

The temperature becomes less negative or can become positive.

Front

Calculate: -17 + 5 + 5 + 5

Back

-2 degrees F.

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

Back

The result can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the values.

Front

Calculate: 17 + (-25)

Back

-8

Front

What is the result of subtracting a negative integer from a positive integer?

Back

The result is greater than the positive integer.