Mastering Integer Word Problems

What does the 'C' in the CUBES method stand for?

• Count the steps

• Check the answer

• Circle the numbers

• Calculate

In the CUBES method, what does 'E' represent?

• Examine

• Evaluate and draw

• Explain

• Estimate

If a scuba diver is 20 feet below sea level and rises 13 feet, how far below sea level is he now?

• 7 feet

• 33 feet

• 13 feet

• 20 feet

What is the final depth of the scuba diver if he starts at -20 feet and rises 13 feet?

• -7 feet

• 7 feet

• -33 feet

• 33 feet

If the temperature is -8 degrees Fahrenheit and rises to 23 degrees Fahrenheit, what is the temperature change?

• 15 degrees

• 31 degrees

• 23 degrees

• 8 degrees

What is the temperature at lunchtime if it starts at -8 degrees Fahrenheit and rises by 23 degrees?

• 31 degrees Fahrenheit

• 8 degrees Fahrenheit

• 23 degrees Fahrenheit

• 15 degrees Fahrenheit

Jamie owes his mom $12 and earns $15 mowing lawns. How much money does he have left after paying his mom?

• $27

• $12

• $15

• $3

If Jamie owes $12 and earns $15, what is the resulting expression?

• -12 + 15

• 12 - 15

• 15 - 12

• -15 + 12

A tour group starts at -400 feet below sea level and gains 2000 feet. How far above sea level are they?

• 1600 feet

• 2000 feet

• 400 feet

• 2400 feet

A dolphin is 15 feet below sea level and swims up 7 feet. How far below sea level is it now?

• 15 feet

• 22 feet

• 8 feet

• 7 feet