Adding Integers 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.

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What does it mean to add integers?

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Adding integers involves combining whole numbers, which can include both positive and negative values.

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

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When adding 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.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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

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What is the result of adding two positive integers?

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

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What is the sum of -5 and 3?

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-5 + 3 = -2.

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What is the sum of -7 and -4?

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-7 + (-4) = -11.

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What is the sum of 10 and -15?

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10 + (-15) = -5.

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If the temperature is -10°C and it rises by 5°C, what is the new temperature?

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-10 + 5 = -5°C.

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If a diver is at -20 meters and ascends 10 meters, what is the new depth?

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-20 + 10 = -10 meters.