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 integers with different signs?

Back

When adding integers with different signs, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

Front

What is the result of subtracting a negative integer from a positive integer?

Back

Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

Front

How do you represent a temperature drop of 5°F from -10°F?

Back

You subtract 5 from -10, resulting in -15°F.

Front

What is the net change when moving up and down in an elevator?

Back

The net change is the total floors moved up minus the total floors moved down.

Front

If a submarine is at -800 feet and ascends 350 feet, how do you calculate its new position?

Back

You add 350 to -800, resulting in -450 feet.

Front

How do you calculate the final elevation after starting below sea level?

Back

Add the elevation gained to the absolute value of the starting elevation.

Front

What is the final price of a stock after multiple changes in price?

Back

Add and subtract the changes sequentially from the starting price.

Front

What does it mean to have a negative elevation?

Back

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

Front

How do you find the total change in position after multiple movements?

Back

Sum all movements, considering their direction (up or down) as positive or negative.