Multiply and Divide Integers: Word Problems

When multiplying integers with the same signs, the answer will be...

• Positive

• Negative

• zero

• a fraction

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

When dividing with the same signs, the answer will be...

• Positive
• Negative
• zero
• a fraction

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

When multiplying integers with the different signs, the answer will be...

• Positive
• Negative
• zero
• a fraction

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.2

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

When dividing integers with the different signs, the answer will be...

• Positive
• Negative
• zero
• a fraction

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.2

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

Kim was walking down a rocky path.  
For 4 minutes, the elevation dropped at the same rate. Altogether it dropped 8 feet.  
What was the change in elevation each minute?

• -8 ÷ 4 = -2 feet per minute
• 8 ÷ 4 = 2 feet per minute
• 8 - 4 = 4 feet per minute
• 8 + 4 = 12 feet per minute

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

As a cold front passed through Temple, the temperature changed steadily over 6 hours.  Altogether it change -18 degrees.  What was the change in temperature each hour for the 6 hours?

• -18 ÷ 6 = -3 degrees
• 18 ÷ 6 = 3 degrees
• 18 + 6 = 24 degrees
• 18 - 6 = 12 degrees

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Bob bought a Ford Expedition for his family. After five years, the SUV was worth $10,000 less than what he paid for it. What integer represents how much value the SUV lost each year? 

• -$200
• -$2,000
• $2,000
• -$8,000

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

CCSS.7.NS.A.1

CCSS.7.NS.A.2

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

Four college roommates rented an apartment together. When they moved out, they were charged $1500 for damages to the carpet and walls. The roommates agreed to equally share the cost. What integer represents how much each person will have to pay?

• -$575
• $575
• $375
• -$375

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

CCSS.6.NS.B.3

The football team lost 8 yards on every play for 5 plays. Which integer shows the total number of yards the team has lost? 

• 40
• -40
• 3
• -3

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

A mountain climber climbed up a cliff 50 feet at a time. He did this 5 times in one day. What was the overall change in his elevation?

• -10 feet
• 10 feet
• -250 feet
• 250 feet

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3