Integer Word Problems

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What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

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What does it mean to add a positive integer to a negative integer?

Back

Adding a positive integer to a negative integer means you are moving to the right on the number line, which can result in a positive or negative sum depending on the values.

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What is the result of -12 + 25?

Back

The result is 13.

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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, considering their signs.

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

Back

The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |-5| = 5.

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What does it mean when a temperature drops from -3 degrees to -4 degrees?

Back

It means the temperature decreased by 1 degree.

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How do you calculate the total score of two golfers with scores of +6 and -3?

Back

To find how many more shots the first golfer took, subtract the second golfer's score from the first: +6 - (-3) = 9.

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What is the formula to calculate the new position after moving up or down floors in a building?

Back

New position = Current floor + Floors moved (up is positive, down is negative).

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If a diver is 200 feet below sea level and is pulled up at 25 feet per minute, how deep was the diver 10 minutes ago?

Back

The diver was 200 + (25 * 10) = 450 feet below sea level.

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What is the change in temperature if it goes from -3 degrees to -4 degrees?

Back

The change in temperature is -1 degree, indicating a drop.