Adding Integers Word Problems

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What is an integer?

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

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What does it mean to add integers?

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Adding integers involves combining their values, taking into account their signs (positive or negative).

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How do you represent a gain in yardage in a word problem?

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A gain in yardage is represented by a positive integer.

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How do you represent a loss in yardage in a word problem?

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A loss in yardage is represented by a negative integer.

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What is the sum of 9 and -22?

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9 + (-22) = -13.

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If the temperature is 98 degrees and it drops by 24 degrees, how do you express this mathematically?

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You express this as 98 + (-24).

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What is the meaning of -58 feet in the context of depth?

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-58 feet indicates that something is 58 feet below the surface.

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How do you calculate the overall change in temperature if it warms from -32 degrees by 17 degrees?

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The change is represented as -32 + 17 = -15 degrees.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers, such as -9 and -22?

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The result is -9 + (-22) = -31.

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What does the expression 98 + (-24) represent?

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It represents the temperature on Wednesday after it was 24 degrees cooler than 98 degrees.