Integer Word Problems 12/17

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

What does it mean to add a negative number?

Back

Adding a negative number is the same as subtracting the absolute value of that number.

Front

What is the result of adding two negative integers?

Back

The result will always be a negative integer.

Front

If a shark is swimming 45 feet below the surface, how do you represent this depth as an integer?

Back

-45 feet.

Front

How do you find the total depth of two objects below the surface?

Back

Add their depths as negative integers.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the new temperature after a rise?

Back

New Temperature = Original Temperature + Increase.

Front

If the temperature was 98 degrees and it dropped 24 degrees, how do you express this mathematically?

Back

98 + (-24).

Front

What is the result of subtracting a positive integer from a negative integer?

Back

The result will be a more negative integer.

Front

How do you calculate the final amount in a bank account after spending and depositing money?

Back

Final Amount = Initial Amount - Spent + Deposited.

Front

What does it mean when a temperature is described as 'cooler'?

Back

It means the temperature is lower than a previous measurement.