All Integer Operation Word Problems (Module 3)

Front

What is the difference between the highest and lowest elevations?

Back

To find the difference, subtract the lowest elevation from the highest elevation. For example, if the highest point is 535 feet and the lowest is -8 feet, the difference is 535 - (-8) = 543 feet.

Front

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

Back

To find the new depth, add the rise to the current depth: -24 + 11 = -13 feet.

Front

What is the result of the operation 8 + (-4) ÷ 4?

Back

First, perform the division: -4 ÷ 4 = -1. Then, add: 8 + (-1) = 7.

Front

If Ethan withdrew $12 from his bank account five days in a row, what is the total change to his account?

Back

Multiply the amount withdrawn by the number of days: -$12 x 5 = -$60.

Front

How do you calculate the range between two temperatures?

Back

The range is calculated by subtracting the lowest temperature from the highest temperature. For example, 120°F - (-23°F) = 143°F.

Front

What does it mean to be below sea level?

Back

Being below sea level means that the elevation is lower than the average level of the ocean, represented as a negative number.

Front

What is an integer?

Back

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

Front

How do you represent a withdrawal from a bank account?

Back

A withdrawal is represented as a negative integer, indicating a decrease in the account balance.

Front

What is the absolute value of a number?

Back

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |-5| = 5.

Front

What is the sum of two negative integers?

Back

The sum of two negative integers is always a negative integer. For example, -3 + (-2) = -5.