Adding Integers: Word Problems

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

Back

The result can be either positive or negative, depending 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.

Front

What does it mean to 'dive down' in terms of altitude?

Back

To 'dive down' means to decrease altitude, which is represented by a negative change in height.

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If a bird is flying 60 feet above sea level and dives to sea level, what is the change in altitude?

Back

The change in altitude is -60 feet.

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How do you calculate the new altitude after descending from a certain height?

Back

Subtract the descent from the original altitude.

Front

What is the altitude of an airplane flying at 3200 feet after descending 1500 feet?

Back

The new altitude is 1700 feet.

Front

What happens to temperature when it increases from a negative value?

Back

The temperature moves closer to zero, and if the increase is greater than the absolute value of the negative temperature, it can become positive.

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If the temperature is -12 degrees and increases by 8 degrees, what is the new temperature?

Back

The new temperature is -4 degrees.

Front

How do you represent a temperature decrease in an expression?

Back

A temperature decrease can be represented by adding a negative value to the original temperature.

Front

What expression represents a temperature of 98 degrees that is 24 degrees cooler?

Back

The expression is 98 + (-24).

Front

If a shark is swimming 45 feet below the surface and a fish is 13 feet below the shark, how do you find the fish's depth?

Back

Add the depths: -45 feet + (-13 feet) = -58 feet.