Integer 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.

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How do you 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 adding -5 and 3?

Back

-5 + 3 = -2.

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How do you subtract integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, add its opposite. For example, to calculate 5 - (-3), you can rewrite it as 5 + 3.

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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, |-4| = 4.

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What is the difference between positive and negative integers?

Back

Positive integers are greater than zero, while negative integers are less than zero. Zero is neither positive nor negative.

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How do you find the difference between two integers?

Back

To find the difference between two integers, subtract the smaller integer from the larger integer. For example, the difference between 7 and -2 is 7 - (-2) = 9.

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What is the sum of -10 and 4?

Back

-10 + 4 = -6.

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If the temperature is 5º and it drops by 17º, what is the new temperature?

Back

5 - 17 = -12.

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What is the elevation difference between Mt. Everest (29,028 feet) and the Dead Sea (-485 feet)?

Back

29,028 - (-485) = 29,513 feet.