Integer 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 gain yards in a football game?

Back

Gaining yards means the team moves forward on the field, increasing their total yardage.

Front

What does it mean to lose yards in a football game?

Back

Losing yards means the team moves backward on the field, decreasing their total yardage.

Front

How do you calculate total yards gained or lost?

Back

Add the yards gained and subtract the yards lost. Total = (yards gained) - (yards lost).

Front

What is the result of gaining 8 yards and then losing 12 yards?

Back

Total = 8 - 12 = -4 yards (a loss of 4 yards).

Front

If a player gains 14 yards after losing 12 yards, what is the total?

Back

Total = -12 + 14 = +2 yards (a gain of 2 yards).

Front

What does descending mean in the context of diving?

Back

Descending means going down into the water, often measured in feet.

Front

If Sonia descends 3 feet every minute for 5 minutes, how deep is she?

Back

Depth = -3 x 5 = -15 feet (15 feet below sea level).

Front

What does it mean to be in debt?

Back

Being in debt means owing money to someone else.

Front

If Mrs. Wilsbach owes $29 and orders more for $13, how much does she owe in total?

Back

Total debt = -29 + -13 = -42 dollars.