Add and Subtract Integer 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 their values. If both integers are positive, the result is positive. If both are negative, the result is negative. If one is positive and one is negative, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What does it mean to subtract integers?

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Subtracting integers means adding the opposite. For example, to subtract a positive integer, you add its negative counterpart.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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What is the result of adding -5 and 3?

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-5 + 3 = -2.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of subtracting -4 from 2?

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2 - (-4) = 2 + 4 = 6.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you represent a negative balance in a bank account?

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A negative balance is represented by a negative integer, indicating that the account is overdrawn.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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If the temperature is -10 degrees and it increases by 5 degrees, what is the new temperature?

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-10 + 5 = -5 degrees.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the difference in floors between the 10th floor and the 3rd floor?

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10 - 3 = 7 floors.

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CCSS.1.OA.C.6

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If a submarine is at -300 meters and rises 150 meters, what is its new position?

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-300 + 150 = -150 meters.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the absolute value of -20?

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The absolute value of -20 is 20.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C