Exploring Negative Numbers: Subtracting & Adding Integers

A temperature dropped from 5 degrees to -3 degrees. How many degrees did it drop?

• 8 degrees

• 4 degrees

• 6 degrees

• 10 degrees

A submarine is at a depth of -150 meters. If it rises 45 meters, what is its new depth?

• -95 meters

• -120 meters

• -105 meters

• -200 meters

A bank account has a balance of -$200. If you deposit $50, what is the new balance?

• -100

• -150

• 0

• -250

A hiker is at an elevation of -20 feet. If they climb 30 feet, what is their new elevation?

• -10 feet

• 10 feet

• 20 feet

• 0 feet

The stock price of a company fell from $15 to $10. What is the change in stock price?

• The change in stock price is $5.

• The change in stock price is -$10.

• The change in stock price is -$5.

• The change in stock price is $0.

A roller coaster starts at a height of 50 feet and drops to -20 feet. How far did it drop?

• 30 feet

• 50 feet

• 90 feet

• 70 feet

A car's fuel gauge shows -5 liters after using some fuel. If 3 liters are added, what is the new reading?

• -1 liter

• -2 liters

• 1 liter

• 0 liters

A diver is 30 feet below sea level. If they ascend 15 feet, how deep are they now?

• 15 feet below sea level

• 30 feet below sea level

• 10 feet below sea level

• 5 feet above sea level

A mountain climber is at -10 degrees Celsius. If the temperature rises by 12 degrees, what is the new temperature?

• 0 degrees Celsius

• 5 degrees Celsius

• -2 degrees Celsius

• 2 degrees Celsius

A person owes $100 and pays back $40. How much do they still owe?

• $40

• $60

• $80

• $100