Identifying Integers in Real World Situations

Which integer represents a loss of 15 yards on the football field?

• 0
• 15
• -15
• -30

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Which integer represents a gain of 20 yards on the football field? 

• -20
• 20
• 0
• 40

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Which integer represents a score of par while playing golf?

• 0
• -0
• 1
• -1

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My roses grew 3 inches during the month of May.  What integer represents their growth?

• 0
• 3
• -3

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I earned $125 last weekend by selling items in a yard sale.  Which integer represents my earnings?

• -125
• 125
• 0

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I decided to donate some of my hair to help make wigs for people with cancer.  If I cut 14 inches of my hair to donate, what integer could represent that?

• 0
• 14
• -14

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If Denver, Colorado's elevation is 5,250 feet above sea level, what integer could represent its elevation?

• 0
• -5,250
• 5,250

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What word represents a positive integer?

• gain of 25 yards
• withdrew $10
• 5 degrees below 0
• subzero temperatures

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What word represents a negative integer?

• 55 degrees
• $75 withdrawal
• gained 5 yards
• deposit $50

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20 degrees below zero is.....

• 0
• a positive integer
• a negative integer
• a whole number

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