Integer Operations (+/-) with 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 add integers?

Back

Adding integers involves combining their values. If both integers are positive, the result is positive. If both are negative, the result is negative. If one is positive and one is negative, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

Front

What does it mean to subtract integers?

Back

Subtracting integers means adding the opposite. For example, to subtract a negative integer, you add its positive counterpart.

Front

How do you find the temperature difference between two temperatures?

Back

To find the temperature difference, subtract the lower temperature from the higher temperature. The result is always a positive number.

Front

If the temperature is -1°F and it gets 3 degrees colder, what is the new temperature?

Back

The new temperature is -4°F.

Front

If a score starts at -60 and gains 180 points, then loses 110 points, what is the final score?

Back

The final score is 10 points.

Front

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

Back

The result depends on the absolute values of the integers. If the positive integer is larger, the result is positive; if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

Front

What happens when you subtract a larger integer from a smaller integer?

Back

The result will be a negative integer.

Front

What is the result of -20°C and -12°C?

Back

The difference between -20°C and -12°C is 8°C.

Front

If the temperature is -15°C and it drops by 12 degrees, what is the new temperature?

Back

The new temperature is -27°C.