Mastering Integer Word Problems

What is the first step in solving integer word problems?

• Write down the numbers

• Identify keywords that indicate operations

• Draw a picture

• Guess the answer

Which of the following words indicates addition?

• Difference

• Less

• Sum

• Minus

What does the word 'difference' indicate in a word problem?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

If it is 75 degrees in Hawaii and -25 degrees in Idaho, what is the difference in temperature?

• 100 degrees

• 75 degrees

• 25 degrees

• 50 degrees

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

If the temperature in Buffalo drops from -14 degrees to -21 degrees, by how many degrees did it drop?

• 5 degrees

• 21 degrees

• 14 degrees

• 7 degrees

What is the range of altitudes between 535 feet above sea level and 8 feet below sea level?

• 527 feet

• 543 feet

• 8 feet

• 535 feet

If you owe $225 on a credit card and make a $55 payment, what is your new balance?

• $170

• $280

• $225

• $55

After making a $55 payment and purchasing $87 worth of items, what is the new balance if you initially owed $225?

• $142

• $257

• $312

• $170

What does the word 'purchase' indicate in a credit card word problem?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction