Adding Integers Word Problems

Front

What is the change in altitude if a bird flies 60 feet above the ocean and dives to the surface?

Back

0 feet

Front

If a football team gains 9 yards and then loses 22 yards, what is the overall change in field position?

Back

9 + (-22) = -13

Front

A shark is swimming 45 feet below the surface. How far below the surface is a fish swimming 13 feet below the shark?

Back

-58 feet

Front

If the temperature was 98 degrees and it was 24 degrees cooler on Wednesday, what expression represents the temperature change?

Back

98 + (-24)

Front

A submarine is 1250 meters below the surface and rises 750 meters. What is its position relative to the surface?

Back

-500 meters

Front

What does a negative integer represent in the context of altitude?

Back

A position below a reference point, such as sea level.

Front

How do you represent a loss in yardage in football using integers?

Back

By using a negative integer.

Front

What is the sum of 9 and -22?

Back

-13

Front

If the temperature increases from -24 degrees to 0 degrees, what is the change in temperature?

Back

24 degrees increase.

Front

What is the significance of zero in altitude changes?

Back

It represents the reference point, such as sea level.