Integers Word Problems

Front

What is an integer?

Back

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

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What does it mean to add a negative integer?

Back

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

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

Back

The result is a more negative integer.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

Back

The result depends on the absolute values; if the positive is larger, the result is positive, and if the negative is larger, the result is negative.

Front

How do you subtract integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, add its opposite.

Front

What is the absolute value of an integer?

Back

The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, always positive.

Front

What does it mean to be below sea level in terms of integers?

Back

Being below sea level is represented by negative integers.

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If a temperature is -10 degrees and it drops by 5 degrees, what is the new temperature?

Back

-15 degrees.

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If a submarine is at -500 feet and ascends 200 feet, what is its new position?

Back

-300 feet.

Front

What is the total score if a player has 150 points and loses 200 points?

Back

-50 points.