Identify Integers Word Problems

Write an integer for each situation.
a profit of $12

• 120

• -120

• 12

• 1.2

a number less than zero

• positive number

• integer

• negative integer

• opposites

Which situation cannot be represented by the integer -10?

• an elevation of 10 feet below sea level

• a temperature increase of 10°F

• a golf score of 10 under par

• a bank withdrawal of $10

What integer represents 125 feet below sea level?

• 125

• -125

Amy played a video game at her grandma’s house. She started with -24 points, lost 6 points 3 times, won 4 points, and then lost 2 final points before her game ended. What integer represents her score? (a)  

• -40

• -24

• -8

• -35

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

Amy played a video game at her grandma’s house. She started with -24 points, lost 6 points 3 times, won 4 points, and then lost 2 final points before her game ended. What integer represents her score?

• -40

• -24

• -8

• -35

A booster club had 476 spirit towels at the beginning of the basketball season. During the season, the 15 team members each sold 12 spirit towels. Which integer represents the change in the number of spirit towels that the booster club had?

• 296

• 180

• -180

• -296

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

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)