Real-Life Integer Challenges: Comparing Changes and Depths

A temperature dropped from 5 degrees to -3 degrees. What is the change in temperature?

• 10 degrees

• -8 degrees

• 6 degrees

• 8 degrees

A submarine is at a depth of -150 meters. If it rises 70 meters, what is its new depth?

• -150 meters

• -70 meters

• -220 meters

• -80 meters

In a game, a player scored -5 points in the first round and 10 points in the second round. What is the player's total score?

• 5

• -15

• 10

• 0

A bank account has a balance of -$200. If $150 is deposited, what is the new balance?

• -$50

• -$200

• $150

• $0

The elevation of a mountain is 1,200 meters above sea level, while a valley is 300 meters below sea level. What is the difference in elevation between the mountain and the valley?

• 1,800 meters

• 1,500 meters

• 1,200 meters

• 900 meters

A roller coaster starts at a height of 50 meters and drops to -10 meters. How much did it drop?

• 60 meters

• 40 meters

• 70 meters

• 50 meters

During a football game, a team lost 7 yards on one play and gained 15 yards on another. What is the net gain or loss in yards?

• 10 yards gained

• 7 yards lost

• 5 yards lost

• 8 yards gained

A hiker is at an elevation of -200 feet and climbs up 350 feet. What is the hiker's new elevation?

• 200 feet

• 100 feet

• 150 feet

• -50 feet

A store had a sale and reduced the price of an item from $80 to $50. What is the change in price?

• $20

• $40

• $30

• $10

A diver is at a depth of -30 feet and descends another 20 feet. What is the total depth of the diver?

• -50 feet

• -40 feet

• -20 feet

• -60 feet