10/4/22, 2:31 PM Challenge Exercises Integer Word Problems | Math Goodies
Directions: Read each question below. Click once in an ANSWER BOX and type in your answer; then click
ENTER. After you click ENTER, a message will appear in the RESULTS BOX to indicate whether your answer
is correct or incorrect. To start over, click CLEAR. Each answer should be given as a positive or a negative
integer. Do not enter commas in your answers.
Hints: Always double check the sign of your answer. Does it make sense for the problem? When subtracting
integers, be sure to subtract the smaller integer from the larger integer. The smaller integer is farther to the left on
the number line.
1. Mt. Everest, the highest elevation in Asia, is 29,028 feet
above sea level. The Dead Sea, the lowest elevation, is 1,312
feet below sea level. What is the difference between these
two elevations?
ANSWER BOX: 30340 feet ENTER CLEAR
RESULTS BOX:
Correct!
2. In Buffalo, New York, the temperature was -14°F in the
morning. If the temperature dropped 7°F, what is the
temperature now?
ANSWER BOX: -21 °F ENTER CLEAR
RESULTS BOX:
Correct!
3. A submarine was situated 800 feet below sea level. If it
ascends 250 feet, what is its new position?
ANSWER BOX: -550 feet ENTER CLEAR
RESULTS BOX:
Correct!
4. Maggie owes the candy store $35. Each of 5 friends will help
her pay off her debt. How much will each friend pay?
ANSWER BOX: $ ENTER CLEAR Hint
RESULTS BOX:
Incorrect. Please press CLEAR and try again.
5. Roman Civilization began in 509 B.C. and ended in 476 A.D.
How long did Roman Civilization last?
ANSWER BOX: years ENTER CLEAR
RESULTS BOX:
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10/4/22, 2:31 PM Challenge Exercises Integer Word Problems | Math Goodies
6. Lilly bought 4 pairs of blue jeans at $32 each. How much
money did she pay the clerk?
ANSWER BOX: $ ENTER CLEAR Hint
RESULTS BOX:
7. A submarine was situated 450 feet below sea level. If it
descends 300 feet, what is its new position?
ANSWER BOX: feet ENTER CLEAR
RESULTS BOX:
8. In the Sahara Desert one day it was 136°F. In the Gobi
Desert a temperature of -50°F was recorded. What is the
difference between these two temperatures?
ANSWER BOX: °F ENTER CLEAR
RESULTS BOX:
9. The Punic Wars began in 264 B.C. and ended in 146 B.C.
How long did the Punic Wars last?
ANSWER BOX: years ENTER CLEAR Hint
RESULTS BOX:
10. Metal mercury at room temperature is a liquid. Its melting
point is -39°C. The freezing point of alcohol is-114°C. How
much warmer is the melting point of mercury than the
freezing point of alcohol?
ANSWER BOX: °C ENTER CLEAR Hint
RESULTS BOX:
Lessons on Integers
Introduction
Absolute Value
Compare and Order
Integer Addition
Integer Subtraction
Integer Multiplication
Integer Division
Operations With Integers
Practice Exercises
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