Add and subtract integers: word problems
Add and subtract integers: word problems
What you'll learn
- Identify the key information and operations (addition or subtraction) needed to solve integer word problems with 80% accuracy.
- Solve real-world problems involving addition and subtraction of integers, showing all steps, and arrive at the correct solution in at least 4 out of 5 attempts.
- Explain the meaning of a positive or negative integer in the context of a word problem and how it affects the solution, using complete sentences in writing for at least 3 different scenarios.
- Apply integer addition and subtraction rules to solve multi-step word problems involving temperature changes, bank account balances, or elevation changes, achieving a score of 70% or higher on a related quiz.
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