Adding Subtracting Multiplying and Dividing Integers Word Problems

As a cold front passed through Temple, the temperature changed steadily over 6 hours.  Altogether it change -18 degrees.  What was the change in temperature each hour for the 6 hours?

• -18 ÷ 6 = -3 degrees
• 18 ÷ 6 = 3 degrees
• 18 + 6 = 24 degrees
• 18 - 6 = 12 degrees

Four college roommates rented an apartment together. When they moved out, they were charged $1500 for damages to the carpet and walls. The roommates agreed to equally share the cost. What integer represents how much each person will have to pay?

• -$575
• $575
• $375
• -$375

Flora made 3 withdrawals of $75 each from her bank account.
What was the overall change in her account?

• -$225
• $225
• -$25
• $25

The basketball team lost their last 6 games.  They lost by a total of 48 points.  Find their average number of points relative to their opponents. 

• -52
• 52
• 8
• -8

A game show contestant starts a game by answering three questions incorrectly.  Each incorrect answer costs the contestant $900.  What integer would represent the point total for the contestant?

• $2700
• $300
• -$2700
• -$300

A company loses $780 as a result of a shipping delay. The six owners of the company must share the loss equally. Write an integer to show the profit for each owner.

• -$13
• $13
• -$130
• $130

-20/5=

• -4
• 4
• -100
• 100

If I have two negatives what will the product be?

• Negative 
• Positive 

-3(-4)

• -12
• 7 
• -7
• 12

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