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 integers?

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Adding integers involves combining their values. If both integers are positive, the result is positive. If both are negative, the result is negative. If one is positive and one is negative, 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 does it mean to subtract integers?

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Subtracting integers is the same as adding the opposite. For example, to subtract -3, you add +3 instead.

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How do you find the difference between two temperatures?

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To find the difference between two temperatures, subtract the lower temperature from the higher temperature. The result is always a positive number.

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What is a credit in financial terms?

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A credit is an amount added to an account, increasing the balance. For example, receiving $100 as a credit increases your account balance by $100.

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What is a debit in financial terms?

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A debit is an amount subtracted from an account, decreasing the balance. For example, spending $50 as a debit decreases your account balance by $50.

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How do you calculate the balance of an account?

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To calculate the balance, add all credits and subtract all debits from the initial balance.

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What is the formula for finding the altitude after a change?

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The formula is: New Altitude = Original Altitude - Change in Altitude. If the change is a decrease, subtract it from the original altitude.

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What is the significance of negative numbers in real-life situations?

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Negative numbers can represent values below zero, such as temperatures below freezing or debts in financial contexts.

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How do you represent a temperature drop?

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A temperature drop can be represented by a negative change. For example, if the temperature drops from 10° to 5°, the change is -5°.