Integer Word Problems

Front

What is an integer?

Back

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

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

What is the result of 65 + (-14)?

Back

51

Front

How do you find the total loss in a word problem involving negative numbers?

Back

Add the negative values together to find the total loss.

Front

What is the equivalent addition problem for 5 - (-8)?

Back

5 + 8

Front

How do you calculate the distance between two numbers on a number line?

Back

Subtract the smaller number from the larger number and take the absolute value.

Front

What is the distance between -16 and 76 on a number line?

Back

92 units

Front

If a girl is snorkeling 1 meter below sea level and dives down another 0.5 meters, how far below sea level is she?

Back

1.5 meters below sea level.

Front

What is the result of subtracting a negative number from a positive number?

Back

It increases the value of the positive number.

Front

What does the term 'absolute value' mean?

Back

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