Adding & Subtracting Integers 2

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

At 2pm, the temperature was 15 degrees. By midnight, the temperature dropped by 30 degrees. What is the temperature at midnight?

• 45 degrees
• -45 degrees
• 15 degrees
• -15 degrees

A diver was 40 feet below the surface of the water. A fisherman was casting off a dock right above the diver that was 12 feet above the surface of the water. How far apart are the diver and the fisherman?

• 28 feet
• -28 feet
• 52 feet
• -52 feet

John borrows 5 dollars from his parents. He then borrows $23 from his friends. What is the amount John owes?

• $30
• $18
• $28
• 23

A football team loses 3 yards on one play and loses 6 yards on another play. Write a sum of negative integers to represent this situation. 

• (6) + (-3) = 9
• (-6) + (-3) = -9
• (-6) + (3) = 3
• (-6) + (-3) = 9

Theo had a balance of -$4 in his savings account. After making a deposit, he has $25 in his account. What is the overall change to his account?

• $29
• $25
• $24
• $30

The temperature on a cold winter day starts out at 10 degrees, but it drops rapidly 24 degrees due to a strong cold front moving in.  What is the current temperature?

• 14
• 34
• -14
• -34