Writing Integers

Front

What are negative numbers?

Back

Numbers less than zero are called negative numbers.

Front

Which integer represents a temperature increase of 10°F?

Back

0 or positive integers represent increases, so +10 would be correct.

Front

What integer represents a loss of 6 pounds?

Back

-6 represents a loss.

Front

What integer represents a gain of 25 yards in football?

Back

+25 represents a gain.

Front

What does the integer 0 represent in banking?

Back

0 represents having no money in the bank.

Front

What is the integer representation of a bank withdrawal of $10?

Back

-10 represents a withdrawal.

Front

What integer represents an elevation of 10 feet below sea level?

Back

-10 represents an elevation below sea level.

Front

What is the integer for a golf score of 10 under par?

Back

-10 represents a score under par.

Front

What is the difference between positive and negative integers?

Back

Positive integers are greater than zero, while negative integers are less than zero.

Front

How do you represent a debt of $50?

Back

-50 represents a debt.