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

What does it mean to add a negative integer?

Back

Adding a negative integer is the same as subtracting the absolute value of that integer.

Front

What does it mean to subtract a negative integer?

Back

Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding the absolute value of that integer.

Front

How do you represent a loss in a word problem?

Back

A loss is represented by a negative integer.

Front

How do you represent a gain in a word problem?

Back

A gain is represented by a positive integer.

Front

What is the result of -14 - 22?

Back

-36

Front

If a girl is 1 meter below sea level and dives down 3 more meters, how far below sea level is she?

Back

4 meters below sea level.

Front

What is the total loss if a football team loses 12 yards and then 5 more yards?

Back

A loss of 17 yards.

Front

What is the result of -12 - (-4)?

Back

-8

Front

How do you write a sum of integers for a gain of 9 yards and a loss of 22 yards?

Back

9 + (-22) = -13.