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 not a fraction or decimal.

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How do you represent a number below sea level?

Back

Numbers below sea level are represented as negative integers.

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What does it mean to 'descend' in a word problem?

Back

To descend means to go down, which often involves subtracting from a starting point.

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

Back

To find the distance, subtract the smaller number from the larger number and take the absolute value.

Front

What is the formula for calculating total change in temperature?

Back

Total change in temperature = (initial temperature) - (final temperature).

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How do you solve a word problem involving money?

Back

Identify the starting amount, any deposits or withdrawals, and calculate the final amount.

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What does 'overdrawn' mean in banking?

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Overdrawn means that the account balance is below zero, indicating a debt.

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How do you interpret a negative result in a word problem?

Back

A negative result often indicates a loss, descent, or a position below a reference point.

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What is the significance of zero in integer problems?

Back

Zero represents a neutral point, indicating no gain or loss, or a level position.

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How do you represent a height above sea level?

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Heights above sea level are represented as positive integers.