Integer 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 does not include fractions or decimals.

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How do you represent a loss in a game using integers?

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A loss is represented as a negative integer. For example, if a contestant loses $900, it is represented as -900.

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

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The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5.

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How do you calculate the difference between two temperatures?

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To find the temperature difference, subtract the lower temperature from the higher temperature. For example, the difference between 105 degrees and -15 degrees is 105 - (-15) = 120.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

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The result depends on the values of the integers. If the positive integer is larger, the result is positive; if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

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How do you calculate the total amount in a bank account after multiple transactions?

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Start with the initial balance and add or subtract each transaction. For example, starting with $50, spending $85, earning $70, donating $40, and receiving $25 results in $50 - 85 + 70 - 40 + 25 = $20.

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What does it mean to be below sea level?

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Being below sea level means that the elevation is a negative integer. For example, an elevation of -300 feet means it is 300 feet below sea level.

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How do you find the distance between two elevations?

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To find the distance between two elevations, add their absolute values. For example, if one is at 1803 feet and the other is at -300 feet, the distance is |1803| + |300| = 2103 feet.

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What is the process for subtracting fractions?

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in a narrative form, requiring the reader to extract relevant information and perform calculations to find a solution.