Integer Word Problems

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What is the net change in temperature if it drops 4 degrees Celsius and then rises 3 degrees Celsius?

Back

The net change in temperature is -1 degree Celsius.

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How do you calculate the new balance of a bank account after a withdrawal and a deposit?

Back

Subtract the withdrawal amount from the initial balance and then add the deposit amount.

Front

If a football team gains 7 yards and then loses 5 yards, how do you determine the total yards gained or lost?

Back

Add the yards gained and subtract the yards lost: 7 - 5 = 2 yards gained.

Front

What is the remaining amount if John has $10 and spends $5?

Back

John has $5 left.

Front

How do you find the total number of items in a store after selling some and receiving more?

Back

Subtract the number of items sold from the initial amount and then add the new items received.

Front

What is the formula for calculating net change in a situation involving increases and decreases?

Back

Net change = Total increases - Total decreases.

Front

In a word problem, how do you identify the key information needed to solve it?

Back

Look for numbers, operations (add, subtract), and the context of the problem.

Front

What does it mean to have a negative net change in a word problem?

Back

A negative net change indicates a loss or decrease in the quantity being measured.

Front

How can you represent a withdrawal from a bank account mathematically?

Back

A withdrawal can be represented as a negative value subtracted from the account balance.

Front

What is the significance of understanding positive and negative integers in word problems?

Back

Positive integers represent gains or increases, while negative integers represent losses or decreases.