Integer Word Problems

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What is an integer?

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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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How do you subtract integers?

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To subtract an integer, add its opposite. For example, 7 - 4 is the same as 7 + (-4).

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result is always a negative integer. For example, -3 + (-5) = -8.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

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The result depends on the absolute values. For example, 5 + (-3) = 2, but 3 + (-5) = -2.

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How do you find the total loss over multiple days?

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Multiply the daily loss by the number of days. For example, if the loss is -475 per day for 3 days, total loss = -475 * 3 = -1425.

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What is the meaning of a negative temperature?

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A negative temperature indicates a temperature below zero degrees, such as -1° means one degree below freezing.

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How do you calculate the change in temperature?

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To find the change in temperature, add or subtract the temperature changes. For example, starting at -1° and rising by 17° gives 16°.

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What does it mean to deposit money into a negative balance?

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Depositing money into a negative balance reduces the debt. For example, if you have -$124 and deposit $150, your new balance is $26.

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How do you represent a temperature decrease mathematically?

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A decrease in temperature can be represented by adding a negative number. For example, if the temperature is 98° and it drops by 24°, it is 98 + (-24).