Adding/Subtracting Integers

Bob lost 5 points on page one of his math test and he lost 9 points on page two of his math test.  Which equation best describes Bob progress on his math test?

• 5 + 9 = 14
• -5 + -9 = -4
• -5 + -9 = -14
• 5 + -9 = -4

A football team gained 9 yards on one play and then lost 22 yards on the next. Write a sum of integers to find the overall change in field position.

• -9 + (-22) = -13
• 9 + (-22) = 13
• 9 + (-22) = -13
• none

 A soccer team is having a car wash. The team spent $55 on supplies. They earned $275, including tips. The team’s profit is the amount the team made after paying for supplies. Write a sum of integers that represents the team’s profit.

• -55 + 275 = -220
• none
• 55 + 275 = 220
• -55 + 275 = 220

What is the difference between negative four and negative ten?

• negative fourteen
• negative six
• positive six
• positive fourteen

-2 + 4 

• -2
• 2
• 0
• -4

3 + -7

• 10
• 4
• -10
• -4

-14 + (-3)

• -17
• 11
• -11
• 17

-7 - 2

• -9
• 9
• 5
• -5

-9 + 9

• 18
• -18
• 0
• 81

0 - 16

• 16
• 0
• -16
• 5