Integers Word Problems

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

What does it mean to add a negative number?

Back

Adding a negative number is the same as subtracting its absolute value.

Front

What is the result of -5 + 2?

Back

-3

Front

What does subtracting a negative number do?

Back

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

Front

What is the result of -5 - (-6)?

Back

1

Front

What is the sum of two negative integers?

Back

The sum of two negative integers is always negative.

Front

What is the result of (-8) + (-2)?

Back

-10

Front

How do you find the overall change in position when gaining and losing yards?

Back

You add the gain as a positive integer and the loss as a negative integer.

Front

What is the result of 9 + (-22)?

Back

-13

Front

If it is -1°F at Barb's house and 3 degrees colder at her uncle's house, what is the temperature there?

Back

-4°F