All Integer Operation Word Problems (Homework)

Front

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

Back

The result depends on the absolute values of the integers. If the positive integer is greater, the result is positive; if the negative integer is greater, the result is negative.

Front

If a scuba diver is 24 feet below the surface and rises 11 feet, what is his new depth?

Back

-13 feet (24 - 11 = 13, so he is 13 feet below the surface).

Front

What is the total score if Jill's scores are -8, 4, -11, 5, and -4?

Back

-14 (add all scores: -8 + 4 - 11 + 5 - 4 = -14).

Front

How do you represent a temperature drop of 5°F from 76°F?

Back

76 + (-5) (this shows the decrease in temperature).

Front

What is the current depth of a diver who starts at -92 feet and dives down 17 more feet?

Back

-109 feet (-92 - 17 = -109).

Front

What does the expression 76 + (-5) + 12 + (-18) represent?

Back

It represents the total change in temperature from an initial temperature of 76°F.

Front

If Angel loses 8 points in twelve rounds, how do you express the total points lost?

Back

-96 (8 points lost per round multiplied by 12 rounds: 8 * 12 = 96, so -96).

Front

What is the sum of two negative integers, -5 and -3?

Back

-8 (adding two negatives results in a more negative number).

Front

What happens when you subtract a negative integer from a positive integer?

Back

It is equivalent to adding the absolute value of the negative integer to the positive integer.

Front

If the temperature rises by 12°F after dropping 5°F, how do you express this change?

Back

You can express it as +12 after the initial drop of -5.