Solving Word Problems with Integers

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Aliyah had some candy to give to her four children. She first took ten pieces for herself and then evenly divided the rest among her children. Each child received two pieces. With how many pieces did she start?

• (x-10)/4=2

• x-10/4=2

• x-10=2(4)

• 2(x-10)=4

Find three consecutive integers such that the sum of the largest and 5 times the smallest is -244. Find the smallest integer.

• -41

• -40

• -39

• -43

Find three consecutive integers such that the sum of the largest and 5 times the smallest is -244. Find the smallest integer. Write the equation.

• (x+2)+5(x) = -244

• 5(x+2) = -244

• 5x = -244

• 5(x+2)+x = -244

Which of the following is the correct equation to solve the problem given? Three consecutive integers add up to 279, what are the three integers?

Riley has $47 left on her checking account. If she writes a check for $55 what will Josie's balance be?

• $8

• $102

• -$8

• -$102

Which expression represents a temperature starting in the morning at 12 degrees below zero rising 14 degrees at noon, and falling 5 degrees that night?

• 12 + 14 + (-5)

• - 12 + 14 + 5

•  12 + (-14) + (-5)

• - 12 + 14 + (-5)

During a 12-hour period, the temperature dropped 48º F. What integer represents the change in temperature each hour?

• -576º F

• 4º F

• 576º F

• -4º F

A company loses $780 as a result of a shipping delay. The six owners of the company must share the loss equally. Write an integer to show the profit for each owner.

• -$13

• $13

• -$130

• $130

The temperature on Sunday was -15o C. The next day, the temperature had dropped 12 degrees. What was the temperature the next day?

• -27

• 27

• 3

• -3

Three consecutive integers add up to 279, what are the three integers?