Integer word problems

Front

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.

Front

How do you find the distance between two points on a number line?

Back

To find the distance between two points, subtract the smaller number from the larger number and take the absolute value of the result.

Front

What does it mean to add a negative number?

Back

Adding a negative number is the same as subtracting the absolute value of that number from the original number.

Front

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

Back

Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its absolute value.

Front

How do you represent a loss in money using integers?

Back

A loss in money is represented by a negative integer.

Front

What is the final depth of Joe if he descends 10 feet and then 15 feet from sea level?

Back

-25 feet.

Front

If you have $50 and spend $85, what is your new balance?

Back

-35 dollars (indicating a debt).

Front

What is the total amount in your savings account after spending $85, earning $70, donating $40, and receiving $25, starting with $50?

Back

$20.

Front

How do you calculate the difference between the highest and lowest elevations?

Back

Subtract the lowest elevation from the highest elevation.

Front

What is the difference between 29,029 feet and -35,994 feet?

Back

65,023 feet.