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 integers with different signs?

Back

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

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What is the result of -12 + 25?

Back

The result is 13.

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How do you find the difference between two integers?

Back

To find the difference, subtract the smaller integer from the larger integer. If the integers have different signs, add their absolute values and keep the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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What is the change in temperature from -3º C to -4º C?

Back

The change in temperature is -1º C.

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How do you calculate the balance when you have a credit and a debt?

Back

To calculate the balance, subtract the debt from the credit. For example, if you have a credit of $84 and a debt of $29, the balance is $84 - $29 = $55.

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What does it mean when the temperature is described as 'warmer'?

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'Warmer' means that the temperature increases. For example, if the temperature is -12º and it becomes 25º warmer, you add 25 to -12.

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What is the average temperature difference between the South Pole and the Equator?

Back

The average temperature at the South Pole is -45º F and at the Equator is 92º F. The difference is 92 - (-45) = 137º F.

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If the temperature was 102º F and then decreased by 3º, what is the new temperature?

Back

The new temperature is 102 - 3 = 99º F.

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

Back

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.