Integer Word Problems

Front

What is an integer?

Back

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

Front

How do you add a positive integer to a negative integer?

Back

To add a positive integer to a negative integer, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep 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

If Tim had $362 and spent $54, how do you calculate his remaining balance?

Back

Subtract $54 from $362: 362 - 54 = 308.

Front

What is the formula to find the new temperature after a change?

Back

New Temperature = Original Temperature + Change in Temperature.

Front

If the temperature rose from 78 degrees by 13 degrees, what is the new temperature?

Back

New Temperature = 78 + 13 = 91 degrees.

Front

How do you calculate the total amount in a bank account after a deposit?

Back

Add the deposit amount to the current balance.

Front

If Kim had -$124 and deposited $150, how do you find her new balance?

Back

Add $150 to -$124: -124 + 150 = 26.

Front

What does it mean if a number is below zero?

Back

A number below zero indicates a negative value, often representing a deficit or loss.

Front

How do you determine the depth of an object below the surface?

Back

Add the depths of the objects if they are both below the surface.