Math 7: Ch. 3, Practice Test 2A

Which integer represents a 5-yard loss?

• | 5 |

• | –5 |

• 5

• –5

What is the value of | –7 |?

• 7

• – |–7 |

• 14

• -7

What is the value of | 5 | + | –2 |?

• -7

• -3

• 7

• 3

Which value of q makes –15 – (–9) = q a true sentence?

• -24

• -6

• 24

• 6

A snake dives towards deeper water at a rate of 14 inches per second. If the snake continues at this rate for a total of 6 seconds, which expression represents this situation?

• 6(–14)

• –6(–14)

• 6 ÷ 14

• 6 ÷ (–14)

Ishi has $24 in his wallet. He pays $8 to have his car washed. Which expression represents this situation?

• –24 + (–8)

• –24 + 8

• 24 + (–8)

• 24 + 8

The highest point in Louisiana is Driskill Mountain at 585 feet. The lowest point is –8 feet in New Orleans. What is the difference in feet between the highest and lowest elevation points?

• 578 feet

• 593 feet

• 601 feet

• 609 feet

The average daytime temperature on Venus is 870°F. The average temperature on Jupiter is –160°F. What is the difference between the average temperatures on Venus and Jupiter?

• 710°F

• 730°F

• 1,030°F

• 1,050°F

An archaeologist descends 22 feet into a canyon, then climbs up 15 feet. What is his final position?

• –37 ft

• –15 ft

• –7 ft

• 7 ft

12 + (–5)

• -17

• -7

• 17

• 7