Integer Word Problems

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

Front

How do you add a positive integer to a negative integer?

Back

To add a positive integer to a negative integer, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

Front

What is the result of -12 + 25?

Back

The result is 13.

Front

What does it mean when a temperature drops from -3 degrees C to -4 degrees C?

Back

It means the temperature dropped by 1 degree.

Front

How do you find the change in temperature?

Back

To find the change in temperature, subtract the initial temperature from the final temperature.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the final position after moving up and down floors?

Back

Final Position = Initial Position - Floors Down + Floors Up.

Front

If an elevator starts on the 20th floor and goes down 11 floors, what floor is it on?

Back

It is on the 9th floor.

Front

What is the result of adding two negative integers, such as -12 and -25?

Back

The result is -37.

Front

How do you interpret a score of +6 in golf?

Back

A score of +6 means the golfer took 6 more strokes than par.

Front

What is the result of 102 degrees F minus 3 degrees?

Back

The result is 99 degrees F.