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operations with integers

19 questions

7th - 7th Grade

Mathematics

Operations with Integers is a Grade 7 mathematics worksheet for building fluency with adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers. Its 19 multiple-choice questions ask students to evaluate integer expressions, compare values, rewrite subtraction as addition, identify additive inverses, and apply positive and negative sign rules for multiplication and division. The worksheet also connects integer operations to practical situations, including sea-level depth, bank-account transactions, temperature differences, and profit. These problems require students to translate context into integer expressions and select the result that matches the situation. This free printable worksheet includes a complete answer key, making it useful for independent practice, review, homework, or a quick Grade 7 pre-algebra check.

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operations with integers

Total questions: 19

Name
Class
Date
1.
-6-2
a)
8
b)
-4
c)
4
d)
-8
2.
-5-(-7)
a)
-12
b)
12
c)
2
d)
-2
3.
-8+(-2)
a)
-6
b)
-10
c)
10
d)
6
4.
Which of the following expressions has the greatest value?
a)
-7+(-3)
b)
11-(-5)
c)
-9+5
d)
12-6
5.
Emily is a diver. Today she descended to a depth of 40 feet below sea level. Then she swam up 10 feet and descended another 4 feet. How far below sea level is Emily now?
a)
-34 feet
b)
-54 feet
c)
54 feet
d)
-26 feet
6.
On Friday, Elsa made withdrawals of $50, $60, and $17 from her savings account. On Monday she made a deposit of $135. How much money is now in Elsa's savings account?
a)
$262
b)
$8
c)
-$8
d)
-$262
7.
The high temperature Monday was 4 degrees. The low temperature was -7 degrees. What is the difference between the high and low temperatures?
a)
3 degrees
b)
12 degrees
c)
11 degrees
d)
10 degrees
8.
Which question is the SAME as
-4 - (-2)       ?
a)
-4 + 2
b)
-4 - 2
c)
4 + 2
d)
4 - 2
9.
Find the value:
15 - 100
a)
-85
b)
100
c)
-100
d)
95
10.
 A soccer team is having a car wash. The team spent $50 on supplies. They earned $250, including tips. Write a sum of integers that represents the team’s profit.
**Profit is money they made. 
a)
-50 + 250 = -200
b)
-50 + (-250) = -300
c)
50 + 250 = 300
d)
-50 + 250 = 200
11.
What can be added to -4 to get a sum of 0?
a)
-4
b)
- 1/4
c)
1/4 
d)
4
12.
When multiplying or dividing a NEGATIVE and POSITIVE number your result will be...
a)
Positive
b)
Negative
c)
Depends on which is bigger.
13.
When multiplying or dividing a NEGATIVE and NEGATIVE number your result will be...
a)
POSITIVE
b)
NEGATIVE
c)
DEPENDS ON WHICH NUMBER IS LARGER.
14.
-3(-4)
a)
-12
b)
7 
c)
-7
d)
12
15.
-10(4)
a)
40
b)
-14
c)
-40
d)
14
16.
(-25) ÷ (-5)
a)
5
b)
-5
c)
-20
d)
-30
17.
64 ÷ (-8)
a)
8
b)
-8
c)
-9
d)
-7
18.
44/-4=
a)
11
b)
-8
c)
-11
d)
-1/11
19.
-5 x -8
a)
-40
b)
-13
c)
-45
d)
40
Answer Key

operations with integers

Total questions: 19

1.
d) -8
2.
c) 2
3.
b) -10
4.
b) 11-(-5)
5.
a) -34 feet
6.
b) $8
7.
c) 11 degrees
8.
a) -4 + 2
9.
a) -85
10.
d) -50 + 250 = 200
11.
d) 4
12.
b) Negative
13.
a) POSITIVE
14.
d) 12
15.
c) -40
16.
a) 5
17.
b) -8
18.
c) -11
19.
d) 40

FAQs

What does this operations with integers worksheet cover?

This Grade 7 worksheet uses 19 multiple-choice questions to practice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers. Students evaluate expressions such as -6 - 2 and -3(-4), rewrite subtraction as addition, compare integer values, identify additive inverses, and model situations involving depth, money, temperature, and profit.

How can I use this worksheet to teach operations with integers?

Introduce the worksheet by reviewing movement on a number line and the meaning of adding the opposite when subtracting integers. Have students explain how they chose answers for the expression-equivalence and sign-rule questions, then connect those strategies to the diver, bank-account, temperature, and profit problems. Use the multiple-choice options to discuss why an incorrect sign or operation changes the result.

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

Watch for students treating subtraction as a comparison of absolute values instead of adding the opposite, as in -4 - (-2), or overlooking that subtracting a negative changes the operation. Students may also choose the wrong sign in multiplication and division by confusing negative-positive and negative-negative pairs. In the word problems, check that they represent withdrawals, expenses, depth, and movement with the correct integer signs before calculating.

How do I assign and grade this operations with integers worksheet?

You can assign this worksheet as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz on Wayground. It includes a complete answer key for checking the 19 multiple-choice questions, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format also gives schools an option for reducing screen time.

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

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing and font size so the integer expressions, answer choices, and word problems are easier to read. You can also select a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when that supports access to the operations and real-world scenarios.

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