Mastering Integer Word Problems

What is the key concept to remember when multiplying integers?

• The result is always positive.

• The result is always negative.

• The result depends on the signs of the integers.

• The result is always zero.

Laura made six deposits of seven dollars each. What is the overall change in her account?

• $-42

• $-13

• $13

• $42

If the temperature drops 2 degrees every hour for 6 hours, what is the total change in temperature?

• -12 degrees

• 12 degrees

• 6 degrees

• -6 degrees

The price of one share of Acme company declined $5 per day for 4 days. What is the total change in price?

• $-20

• $20

• $-25

• $25

A mountain-climber climbed up 50 feet at a time, 5 times. What is the overall change in his elevation?

• -200 feet

• 200 feet

• -250 feet

• 250 feet

The price of jeans was reduced by $6 per week for 7 weeks. What is the total change in price?

• $-42

• $42

• $48

• $-48

Adam is scuba diving and descends 5 feet, 5 times. What is the new distance from sea level?

• -20 feet

• 20 feet

• -25 feet

• 25 feet

Clark made 4 truck payments and was fined $28 in total. What is the amount of one late fee?

• $-6

• $7

• $-7

• $6

Jan lost 22 points on her exam and got 11 questions wrong. What is the point value of each wrong answer?

• 2 points

• -2 points

• 1 point

• -1 point

Louisa's savings changed by $9 each time she went bowling, and she lost $99 in total. How many times did she go bowling?

• 10 times

• 11 times

• 12 times

• 9 times