Integer word problems

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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How do you add a positive integer to a negative integer?

Back

To add a positive integer to a negative integer, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

Back

The result of adding two negative integers is always a negative integer.

Front

What is the result of adding two positive integers?

Back

The result of adding two positive integers is always a positive integer.

Front

How do you subtract a positive integer from a negative integer?

Back

To subtract a positive integer from a negative integer, add the absolute value of the positive integer to the negative integer.

Front

What is the temperature difference between 105 degrees and -15 degrees?

Back

The temperature difference is 120 degrees.

Front

If a scuba diver is at -53 feet and rises 25 feet, what is his new depth?

Back

The new depth is -28 feet.

Front

What happens to a temperature of 78 degrees if it rises by 13 degrees?

Back

The new temperature is 91 degrees.

Front

If Tim has $362, spends $54, and then deposits $82, how much does he have now?

Back

Tim has $390 in his bank account.

Front

What is the rule for multiplying two negative integers?

Back

The product of two negative integers is a positive integer.