Adding Integers with Different Signs Word Problems

Add: 15 + (-21) + 6

• 12

• 42

• 0

• -12

-8 + (-2) + 3

• 7

• -7

• 13

• -13

7+(-12)=

• 5

• 19

• -19

• -5

Add: 14 + (-14) + 6 + (-3)

• 19

• 37

• -9

• 3

7 + -15

• 8

• -8

• 22

• -22

What is the sign of the sum if you add 8 and -20?

• Positive

• Negative

• Undefined

• All of the above

Fill in the blanks: When you are adding integers with different signs, ____________ the numbers and keep the sign of the integer with the greatest __________ value.

• subtract, absolute

• add, direct

• divide, number

• multiply, negative

Melody had to make a visit to the bank because her account was overdrawn by $32.  After making a deposit of $100, Melody was now happy that she had some money. How much money did she have after making the deposit?

• $100

• -$78

• $68

• $32

Jose earned 50 points in a video game. He lost 40 points, earned 87 points, then lost 30 more points. What is his final score?

• 67

• 57

• 33

• 207

Would the solution to the addition problem modeled by the integer chips shown be positive, negative, or neutral?

• positive

• negative

• neutral