Adding and Subtracting Integers word problems

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What is the definition of an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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How do you find the difference between two integers?

Back

To find the difference, subtract the smaller integer from the larger integer.

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What is a positive number?

Back

A positive number is any number greater than 0.

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What is a negative number?

Back

A negative number is any number less than 0.

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How do you represent a loss in terms of integers?

Back

A loss can be represented as a negative integer.

Front

What is the sum of 9 and -22?

Back

The sum is -13.

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If the temperature decreases from -15°C to -27°C, what is the change in temperature?

Back

The change in temperature is -12°C.

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What does it mean to descend below sea level in terms of integers?

Back

Descending below sea level is represented by negative integers.

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How do you calculate the overall change in field position in football?

Back

Add the yards gained and lost, using negative integers for losses.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

Back

The result can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the values.