Integer Word Problems

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but does not include fractions or decimals.

Front

How do you find the distance between two points on a number line?

Back

To find the distance between two points on a number line, subtract the smaller number from the larger number and take the absolute value of the result.

Front

What is the absolute value of a number?

Back

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

Front

If a climber descends from a height of 500 feet to sea level, how many feet did she descend?

Back

500 feet.

Front

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

Back

The result can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the values of the integers.

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 absolute value.

Front

How do you represent a decrease in temperature using integers?

Back

A decrease in temperature is represented by a negative integer. For example, a drop from 10 degrees to 5 degrees can be represented as -5 degrees.

Front

What is the sum of -3 and 7?

Back

The sum of -3 and 7 is 4.

Front

What is the difference between -10 and -4?

Back

The difference between -10 and -4 is -6.

Front

How do you solve an integer word problem involving distance?

Back

Identify the starting and ending points, determine the direction of movement, and calculate the distance using absolute values.