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Integer Operations

19 questions

7th - 7th Grade

Mathematics

Integer Operations is a free printable worksheet for Grade 7 mathematics that builds fluency with adding, subtracting, and multiplying integers. Students solve 19 items in several formats—12 fill-in-the-blank questions, 4 multiple-select questions, and 3 multiple-choice questions—using both numerical expressions and real-world situations. The worksheet asks students to interpret positive and negative values in contexts such as elevation, temperature, game scores, business profit or loss, and population change. It also includes integer multiplication, additive inverses, comparison of expressions, and average rates of change, including determining a climb per minute or an annual decrease. A complete answer key is included, making this free printable worksheet useful for independent practice, classwork, homework, or review.

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Integer Operations

Total questions: 19

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the value of (-8) + (-5)?

(a)  

2.

What is the value of 5 + (-3) - (-1) ?

(a)  

3.

The elevation of Vermville is 25 ft below sea level. The elevation of Centertown is 40 ft below sea level. What is the difference in elevation between the two cities?

a)

65 ft

b)

15 ft

c)

-65 ft

d)

10 ft

4.

What is the value of (-20) - (-16) ?

(a)  

5.

Dawn played a game in which she lost 10 points for every incorrect answer and gained 5 points for every correct answer. What is Dawn's score if she answered 3 questions correctly and 2 questions incorrectly?

a)

15 points

b)

-5 points

c)

5 points

d)

-20 points

6.

Mark's donut shop earned $1200 income last week. Expenses were $2300. What was Mark's profit or loss for the week?

a)

$3500 gain

b)

$1100 gain

c)

-$1100 loss

d)

-$3500 loss

7.

What is the sum of (-200) and (-180)?

(a)  

8.

What is the value of (-3) + 15 - (-1) ?

(a)  

9.

What is the value of (-4)(-20) ?

(a)  

10.

What is the value of (-9)(7) ?

(a)  

11.

An airplane took off and reached an altitude of 12,000 ft in 30 minutes. How many feet per minute, on average, did the airplane climb?

(a)  

12.

The number of students enrolled in Happytown decreased by 210 students over a 5 year period. What was the average decrease in student enrollment per year?

a)

4 students

b)

-42 students

c)

215 students

d)

-205 students

13.

Which expression has a value greater than 4?

a)

(-2) + (-2) + 8

b)

(-2) + 2 + 8

c)

5 - 1 - 3

d)

8 - 9 + 1

14.

What number can be added to -12 to get a sum of 0?

(a)  

15.

The temperature in Hill City was -8 degrees. The temperature in Rapid City was 5 degrees. How many degrees warmer was the temperature in Rapid City?

(a)  

16.

Carmen used a gift card to pay for 3 basketballs priced at $24 each. What is the change in the value of the gift card?

a)

-$62

b)

-$27

c)

-$72

d)

-$21

17.

When the elevator quit working, Gerry had to walk down 28 flights of stairs. He stopped to rest after every 4 flights. How many times did Gerry have to stop to rest?

(a)  

18.

George wrote 2 checks for $40 each. He withdrew another $30. Finally he made a $100 deposit. What was the change to his account balance at the end of the week?

(a)  

19.

Which of the following expressions will have a positive value?

a)

(-3) + (-2)

b)

(-8) + 10

c)

(-9)(10)

d)

(-10) / 2

Answer Key

Integer Operations

Total questions: 19

1.
-13
2.
3
3.
b)

15 ft

4.
-4
5.
b)

-5 points

6.
c)

-$1100 loss

7.
-380
8.
13
9.
80
10.
-63
11.
400
12.
b)

-42 students

13.
b)

(-2) + 2 + 8

14.
12
15.
13
16.
c)

-$72

17.
7
18.
-10
19.
b)

(-8) + 10

FAQs

What does this Integer Operations worksheet cover?

This Grade 7 worksheet practices adding, subtracting, and multiplying integers through 19 fill-in-the-blank, multiple-select, and multiple-choice questions. Students evaluate signed-number expressions, find additive inverses, compare integer expressions, and apply operations to situations involving elevation, temperature, scores, profit or loss, and average change.

How can I use this worksheet to teach integer operations?

Introduce the worksheet by modeling how signs affect addition, subtraction, and multiplication, then connect the rules to its contexts—for example, below-sea-level elevation represents a negative value and a loss represents a negative result. Have students explain their reasoning for the elevation, game-score, profit-or-loss, and average-change items before completing the expression questions independently.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this integer operations worksheet?

Watch for students treating subtraction of a negative as subtraction rather than addition, or losing track of signs when multiplying a negative by a positive or another negative. Students may also confuse a total change with an average change in the elevation and enrollment questions, select a positive value for a loss or decrease, or choose more than one option incorrectly on the multiple-select items.

How do I assign and grade this Integer Operations worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key for all 19 questions. You can grade printable submissions by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app, while the digital version can be completed online.

How can I differentiate this integer operations worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size so the integer expressions and word-problem details are easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when that better supports students working through the signed-number questions and real-world scenarios.

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