Integers and the Meaning of Zero

Write an integer to represent this situation. Since his last vet appointment, a cat lost 2 ounces.

• +2

• 0

• 4

• -2

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

What is the meaning of zero in this situation? Since his last vet appointment, a cat lost 2 ounces.

• the vet

• the cat's weight at last appointment

• the cat's weight when he was born

• 0

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

Write the integer to represent this situation. Mallori withdrew $15 from her checking account.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

What does zero represent in this situation? Mallori withdrew $15 from her checking account.

• when Mallori first started her checking account

• the amount Mallori now has in her checking account

• the $15 being withdrew

• the amount Mallori had before withdrawing $15 in her account

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

What is zero in this situation? Addi swam 4 feet below the surface of the water in a pool.

• the surface of the water in the pool

• sea level

• the bottom of the pool

• 0

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

Addi swam 4 feet below the surface of the water in a pool. Represent the depth at which she swam using an integer.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

Mrs. Huju was driving 5 miles over the speed limit. Write an integer to represent this situation.

• +50

• -5

• -50

• +5

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

What is zero in this situation? Mrs. Huju is driving five miles over the speed limit.

• 0 - speed when car is stopped

• the speed limit

• five miles over the speed limit

• 65 MPH

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

Andrew is on floor 97 of the Willis Tower. Write an integer to represent what floor Andrew is on.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

What is zero in this situation? Andrew is on floor 97 of the Willis tower (the tallest building in the United States).

• sea level

• 97 floor

• the ground floor (floor 1)

• the top of Willis tower

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5