Mathematics Grade 7 15 min

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.

Tutorial Preview

1

A diver is 10 feet below sea level and swims up 8 feet. What is her new position?

2

The temperature was 5°C. It dropped by 12°C. What is the new temperature?

3

A stock's value went from $20 to $12. What was the change in value?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
A fish is 5 feet below the surface and swims up 3 feet. What is its new depth in feet?
0.-2
1.2
2.-8
3.8
Easy
You have $10 in your account and you spend $4. How much is left?
0.$6
1.$14
2.-$4
3.-$6
Easy
The temperature went from 10°F to 15°F. What was the change in temperature?
0.5°F
1.-5°F
2.25°F
3.-25°F

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You'll be able to: 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….

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