Integers 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 is the additive inverse of a number?

Back

The additive inverse of a number is the value that, when added to the original number, results in zero. For example, the additive inverse of 5 is -5.

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How do you represent a temperature drop of 7°F from -14°F?

Back

To find the new temperature, you add the drop: -14 + (-7) = -21°F.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

Back

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

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If Sandra is at 800 meters and goes up 120 meters, what is her new elevation?

Back

800 + 120 = 920 meters.

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

Back

The result depends on the values of the integers. If the positive integer is larger, the result is positive; if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

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How do you calculate the change in temperature from 13°F to -22°F?

Back

You subtract the initial temperature from the final temperature: 13 - (-22) = 35°F.

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What does it mean when a football team loses yards?

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Losing yards means the team is moving away from the goal line, which is represented by a negative change in field position.

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What is the opposite of a number?

Back

The opposite of a number is its additive inverse. For example, the opposite of -3 is +3.

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How do you express a temperature increase of 5°F from -10°F?

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To find the new temperature, you add the increase: -10 + 5 = -5°F.