Word Problems with Integers

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 two integers with different signs?

Back

When adding integers with different signs, 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 -15 - 6?

Back

-21

Front

What does it mean to subtract a negative integer?

Back

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

Front

What is the result of -8 - (-7)?

Back

-1

Front

How do you find the distance between two points on a number line?

Back

To find the distance between two points, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

Front

What is the result of adding two negative integers?

Back

The result of adding two negative integers is always a negative integer.

Front

If Desmond's Netflix subscription costs $10 per month, what is his total debt after 5 months?

Back

-$50

Front

What is the result of 3 + (-5)?

Back

-2

Front

How do you represent a loss in a word problem?

Back

A loss is typically represented by a negative integer.