Integers Positive and Negative Numbers Word Problems

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

The lowest temperature on Thursday was -20o C. The lowest temperature on Saturday was -12o C. What was the difference between the lowest temperatures?

• 13^o

• 32^o

• 8^o

• 9^o

It is -1°F at Barb's house and 3 degrees colder where her uncle lives. What is the temperature at her uncles house?

• -2^o

• -4^o

• 2^o

• 4^o

A submarine is 150 feet below sea level while an airplane is 375 feet above sea level. What is the difference between the height of the submarine and the airplane?

• 325 feet

• -325 feet

• 525 feet

• -525 feet

The high temperature Monday was 4 degrees. The low temperature was -7 degrees. What is the difference between the high and low temperatures?

• 3 degrees

• 11 degrees

• -3 degrees

• -11 degrees

In Buffalo, New York, the temperature was -14°F in the morning. If the temperature dropped 7°F, what is the temperature now?

• -7°F

• -21°F

• 7°F

A submarine was situated 800 feet below sea level. If it ascends 350 feet, what is its new position?

• 450

• -450

• 1150

While hiking, Sandra went up 120 meters. If Sandra started at 800 meters above sea level, what is her elevation now?

• -680

• 920

• 680

James has $30 in his checking account. He deposits $120 after he is paid. What is his balance now?

• $150

• $90

• -$150

48 ft below sea level

• 48

• -48

• 0