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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How do you find the difference between two integers?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller integer from the larger integer. For example, the difference between 42 and 21 is 42 - 21 = 21.

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What does it mean to lose money in a financial context?

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Losing money means that the amount of money you have decreases. For example, if you start with $100 and lose $30, you now have $70.

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How do you represent a financial transaction with an equation?

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You can represent a financial transaction by using an equation that includes addition and subtraction. For example, if you start with $30, spend $10, and receive $10, the equation is 30 - 10 + 10.

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What is the formula to calculate the average change over time?

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The average change can be calculated by dividing the total change by the number of time intervals. For example, if the temperature changes by -18 degrees over 6 hours, the average change is -18 ÷ 6 = -3 degrees per hour.

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What is a loss in a business context?

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A loss occurs when expenses exceed revenues, resulting in a negative financial outcome. For example, if a company loses $780, it means they have spent more than they earned.

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How do you calculate the total amount after spending and receiving money?

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To calculate the total amount, subtract the amount spent from the initial amount and then add any money received. For example, starting with $362, spending $54, and receiving $82 results in 362 - 54 + 82.

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What is the significance of negative integers in financial problems?

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Negative integers represent losses or debts. For example, if a person has a debt of $130, it can be represented as -$130.

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How do you solve a word problem involving multiple steps?

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Break the problem into smaller parts, solve each part step by step, and combine the results to find the final answer.

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What does it mean to share a loss equally?

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Sharing a loss equally means dividing the total loss by the number of people involved. For example, if a company loses $780 and has 6 owners, each owner shares a loss of -$130.