Integer Word Problems

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

Front

How do you add a positive integer to a negative integer?

Back

To add a positive integer to a negative integer, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

Front

What is the result of -5 + 3?

Back

-2

Front

What is the result of -10 - 4?

Back

-14

Front

How do you subtract a negative integer from a positive integer?

Back

Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

Front

What is the result of 7 - (-2)?

Back

9

Front

What does it mean to find the difference between two integers?

Back

Finding the difference means subtracting one integer from another.

Front

What is the absolute value of -15?

Back

15

Front

How do you represent a temperature drop of 5 degrees from 10 degrees?

Back

10 + (-5) = 5 degrees.

Front

If a plane is at 30,000 feet and descends 5,000 feet, what is its new altitude?

Back

30,000 - 5,000 = 25,000 feet.