Integer Word Problems

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

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

How do you represent a temperature decrease in an expression?

Back

A temperature decrease can be represented by adding a negative number to the initial temperature.

Front

If the temperature is 98 degrees and it drops by 24 degrees, what expression represents this?

Back

The expression is 98 + (-24).

Front

What is the result of 78 + 13?

Back

The result is 91.

Front

How do you find the difference in floors between two levels?

Back

Subtract the lower floor number from the higher floor number.

Front

If Pete is on the 23rd floor and his car is 6 floors underground, how many floors apart are they?

Back

They are 29 floors apart.

Front

What is the altitude of a plane flying at 26,294 feet after it descends 7,395 feet?

Back

The new altitude is 18,899 feet.

Front

What happens to a bank account balance when a fee is charged?

Back

The balance decreases by the amount of the fee.

Front

If Brenda has -$52 and is charged a $10 fee, what is her new balance?

Back

Her new balance is -$62.