Integer Operations (+/-) with word problems

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

Front

What does it mean to add integers?

Back

Adding integers involves combining their values. If both integers are positive, you add normally. If both are negative, you add their absolute values and keep the negative sign.

Front

What does it mean to subtract integers?

Back

Subtracting integers means finding the difference between them. To subtract a negative integer, you add its absolute value.

Front

How do you find the temperature after a drop?

Back

To find the new temperature after a drop, subtract the degrees dropped from the current temperature.

Front

What is the difference between two temperatures?

Back

The difference between two temperatures is found by subtracting the lower temperature from the higher temperature.

Front

How do you calculate a score after gaining and losing points?

Back

To calculate the final score, add the points gained and subtract the points lost from the initial score.

Front

What is the result of -15 + (-12)?

Back

The result is -27.

Front

What is the result of -20 - (-12)?

Back

The result is -8, which means the difference is 8 degrees.

Front

If the temperature is -1°F and it drops by 3 degrees, what is the new temperature?

Back

The new temperature is -4°F.

Front

What is the absolute value of an integer?

Back

The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |-5| = 5.