Mathematics Grade 8 15 min

Add and subtract integers: word problems

Add and subtract integers: word problems

What you'll learn

  • Solve division problems involving whole numbers and 2-digit divisors with at least 80% accuracy, using the standard algorithm.
  • Explain the steps of the standard algorithm for division with 2-digit divisors in their own words, demonstrating understanding of place value and remainders.
  • Apply division with 2-digit divisors to solve real-world word problems, showing all work and correctly interpreting the remainder in the context of the problem.
  • Estimate quotients when dividing whole numbers by 2-digit divisors, using compatible numbers and rounding, and justify the reasonableness of their estimates.

Tutorial Preview

1

The temperature was 5 degrees. It dropped 8 degrees. What's the new temperature?

2

You have $20 in your account. You spend $30. What is your new balance?

3

A diver is 15 meters below sea level. She swims to 5 meters below sea level. What's the change in depth?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
The temperature was 10 degrees. It dropped by 4 degrees. What is the new temperature?
0.14
1.6
2.-6
3.-14
Easy
You have $15 in your wallet. You spend $10. How much money do you have now?
0.$25
1.$5
2.-$5
3.-$25
Easy
A hiker is at sea level (0 meters). She descends 20 meters into a canyon. What is her new elevation?
0.20 m
1.-10 m
2.-20 m
3.0 m

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Add and subtract integers: word problems is a Grade 8 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.

What will I learn in Add and subtract integers: word problems?

You'll be able to: Solve division problems involving whole numbers and 2-digit divisors with at least 80% accuracy, using the standard algorithm; Explain the steps of the standard algorithm for division with 2-digit divisors in their own words….

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