Integer Word Problems

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What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What does it mean to add a negative number?

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Adding a negative number is the same as subtracting its absolute value. For example, 5 + (-3) = 5 - 3 = 2.

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What does it mean to subtract a negative number?

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Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its absolute value. For example, 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8.

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How do you represent a temperature drop?

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A temperature drop is represented by subtracting a positive number from the current temperature. For example, if the temperature is -14°F and it drops 7°F, the new temperature is -14 - 7 = -21°F.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result of adding two negative integers is always a negative integer. For example, -6 + (-5) = -11.

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How do you find the new position of an object that descends below sea level?

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To find the new position, subtract the distance descended from the current position. For example, if a submarine is at -800 feet and it ascends 350 feet, the new position is -800 + 350 = -450 feet.

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What is the total change in yards if a football team loses 6 yards and then loses 5 more yards?

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The total change is the sum of the losses: -6 + (-5) = -11 yards.

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How do you calculate a new bank balance after a deposit?

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To calculate the new balance, add the deposit amount to the current balance. For example, if the balance is -42 dollars and 6 dollars are deposited, the new balance is -42 + 6 = -36 dollars.

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What happens when a submarine descends and then ascends?

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To find the new position, subtract the descent and then add the ascent. For example, if a submarine is at -240 meters, descends 160 meters, and then ascends 390 meters, the new position is -240 - 160 + 390 = -10 meters.

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

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The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5.