Integer Multi-Step and Word Problems

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

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What does it mean to add integers?

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Adding integers involves combining their values. If both integers are positive, the result is positive. If both are negative, the result is negative. If one is positive and the other is negative, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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What does it mean to subtract integers?

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Subtracting an integer is the same as adding its opposite. For example, to subtract -3, you add +3.

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How do you represent a position below sea level using integers?

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Positions below sea level are represented as negative integers. For example, 15 feet below sea level is represented as -15.

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How do you represent a position above sea level using integers?

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Positions above sea level are represented as positive integers. For example, 6 feet above sea level is represented as +6.

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What is the result of -7 + 12 + 15?

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The result is 20.

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What is the result of 40 - 33 + (-11)?

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The result is -4.

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What is the result of -5 - 9 - 13?

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The result is -27.

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How do you solve multi-step integer problems?

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Break the problem into smaller steps, solve each step one at a time, and keep track of positive and negative values.

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem expressed in words, requiring interpretation and translation into mathematical operations.