Integer Word Problems

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What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but does not include fractions or decimals.

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How do you add two integers with different signs?

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When adding integers with different signs, 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 a positive integer and a negative integer?

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The result can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the absolute values of the integers being added.

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What does it mean for a bank account to be overdrawn?

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An overdrawn bank account means that the account balance is below zero, indicating that the account holder has withdrawn more money than is available.

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How do you calculate the final balance after a deposit?

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To calculate the final balance after a deposit, add the amount of the deposit to the current balance.

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What is the height of an object after it descends from a certain height?

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To find the new height after descending, subtract the distance descended from the original height.

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How do you find the overall change in position when given gains and losses?

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To find the overall change in position, add the gains and losses together, treating losses as negative values.

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What is the formula for calculating elevation change?

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Elevation change can be calculated by adding the change in height to the starting elevation.

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What does it mean to gain yards in football?

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Gaining yards in football means advancing the ball forward towards the opponent's end zone.

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What is the result of subtracting a larger integer from a smaller integer?

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Subtracting a larger integer from a smaller integer results in a negative integer.