Adding and Subtracting Integer Word Problems Explained

Miss Meisner introduces students to solving word problems using integer rules. The video covers various examples, including temperature changes, submarine depth, roller coaster descent, football yard loss, and height differences. Each problem is solved step-by-step, emphasizing the importance of understanding integer operations and vocabulary in word problems.

If the temperature in Buffalo was -14°F and it dropped by 7°F, what is the new temperature?

• 21°F

• 7°F

• -7°F

• -21°F

A submarine is 800 feet below sea level and ascends 250 feet. What is its new position?

• 1050 feet

• -1050 feet

• -550 feet

• 550 feet

A submarine ascends 250 feet from -800 feet. What is the absolute value of its new position?

• 1050 feet

• 800 feet

• 550 feet

• 250 feet

What is the difference in temperature between San Diego at 64°F and Detroit at -14°F?

• 78°F

• 64°F

• 14°F

• 50°F

If the temperature in San Diego is 64°F and in Detroit is -14°F, what is the sum of these temperatures?

• -14°F

• 64°F

• 78°F

• 50°F

A roller coaster starts 90 feet above ground and descends 105 feet. What is its new height?

• -15 feet

• -195 feet

• 15 feet

• 195 feet

If a roller coaster descends 105 feet from 90 feet above ground, what is the absolute value of its new height?

• 105 feet

• 90 feet

• 195 feet

• 15 feet

If a football team loses 6 yards on the first play and 5 yards on the second play, what is the total yardage lost?

• 11 yards

• 1 yard

• -1 yard

• -11 yards

Jessica woke up to a temperature of -12°F, and it rose by 35°F by the afternoon. What is the new temperature?

• -47°F

• 47°F

• -23°F

• 23°F

A bird is flying 14 feet above sea level and a fish is swimming 3 feet below sea level. What is the difference in their heights?

• 3 feet

• 14 feet

• 17 feet

• 11 feet