Adding and Subtracting Integer Word Problems Challenge

The video tutorial covers the basics of adding and subtracting integers through word problems. It includes examples such as temperature changes, elevator movements, and checking account balances. The instructor explains how to interpret terms like 'lower' and 'drop' in the context of subtraction and demonstrates the process of solving each problem step-by-step.

What was Steve's temperature after taking the medicine?

• 100 degrees

• 99 degrees

• 105 degrees

• 102 degrees

If Steve's temperature was 102 degrees and it dropped by 3 degrees, what is the new temperature?

• 98 degrees

• 99 degrees

• 100 degrees

• 105 degrees

If an elevator starts on the 12th floor, goes down 11 floors, and then up 5 floors, which floor is it on now?

• 7th floor

• 6th floor

• 1st floor

• 5th floor

What is the final floor of the elevator if it starts at the 12th floor, goes down 11 floors, and then up 5 floors?

• 7th floor

• 6th floor

• 5th floor

• 1st floor

If the temperature is 5 degrees and it drops by 17 degrees, what will the new temperature be?

• -12 degrees

• 12 degrees

• -22 degrees

• 22 degrees

What is the temperature after a drop of 17 degrees from 5 degrees?

• 22 degrees

• -22 degrees

• 12 degrees

• -12 degrees

On a number line, if you start at 5 and move 17 units to the left, where do you end up?

• -22

• 12

• 22

• -12

If you start at 5 on a number line and move 17 units to the left, what is the final position?

• -12

• 22

• -22

• 12

If Josie has $47 and writes a check for $55, what will her new balance be?

• $8

• -$8

• -$2

• $2

What is Josie's balance after writing a check for $55 if she initially had $47?

• -$2

• $8

• -$8

• $2