Integer Word Problems (All Operations)

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What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

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What does it mean to add integers with different signs?

Back

When adding integers with different signs, 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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What is the result of subtracting a negative integer from a positive integer?

Back

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

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How do you multiply two negative integers?

Back

The product of two negative integers is a positive integer.

Front

What is the absolute value of an integer?

Back

The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

Back

The sum of two negative integers is a negative integer.

Front

How do you represent a loss in a word problem?

Back

A loss is typically represented by a negative integer in word problems.

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

Back

The new temperature is -15°C.

Front

What is the total change in yards if a football team loses 5 yards on 4 consecutive plays?

Back

The total change is -20 yards.

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If a diver is 40 feet below the surface and a fisherman is 12 feet above, how far apart are they?

Back

They are 52 feet apart.