6th grade integers

Front

What is an integer?

Back

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

Front

What is the result of (-2) + (5)?

Back

3

Front

What does subtracting a negative number mean?

Back

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

Front

What is the result of 3 - (-2)?

Back

5

Front

What is the result of -2 + (-4)?

Back

-6

Front

How do you represent a loss in a football game using integers?

Back

A loss can be represented as a negative integer.

Front

If a football team gains 9 yards and loses 22 yards, how do you calculate the overall change?

Back

You calculate it by adding the gain and the loss: 9 + (-22) = -13.

Front

What is the result of 9 + (-22)?

Back

-13

Front

What does it mean when a submarine is at -32 feet?

Back

It means the submarine is 32 feet below sea level.

Front

If a submarine at -32 feet dives down 18 feet, what is its new elevation?

Back

-50 feet.