Integers and Their Opposites
Rational Numbers
Add Integers
Subtract Integers
Add/Subtract Rational Numbers
100

Write the integer that represents the situation.
The temperature was −8°F. It rose to 0°F. What integer represents the change in
temperature?

8

100

Write the decimal expansion for the fraction

5/9


 

0.5555.... or 

100

A squirrel starts at the top of a hill and runs 31 feet down the hill to eat an acorn. Then it runs 31 feet up the hill. Write the integer that represents the squirrel’s final position with respect to the top of the hill.

0

100

Find the difference. −9 − (−5) = __________

-4

100

Find the sum. Write your answer as an integer or a simplified fraction.

 

1/3

200

Write the integer that represents the situation.
Trevor spent $34 and now has no money left. How much money did he have before his
purchase?

34

200

Write the decimal equivalent for the rational number

7/20

0.35

200

Complete the statement below. Then use the number line to find the sum 7 + (−4). 

7 + (−4) is ______ units from 7, in the __________ direction.

 7 + (−4) = __________ 

4, negative, 3

200

What subtraction equation does the number line represent?

 

-4 - 5 = -9

200

The temperature in a town is 18.7°F during the day and −16.8°F at night. Find the difference in the temperatures. The difference in temperature is __________ °F.

35.5

300

An elevator goes up 9 floors and then down 6 floors. What integer represents the change in
floor level?

3

300

Identify the repeating decimals. 

I.

II. 4.822

III. −2.46

IV. 

V. 8.888

 

 

 I and IV

300

Complete the statement below. Then use the number line to find the sum −2 + (−5). 

−2 + (−5) is ______ units from −2, in the __________ direction.

−2 + (−5) = __________ 

5, negative, -7

300

Find the difference. 74 − 98 = __________

-24

300

Find the value of the expression. Write your answer as an integer or a decimal. (−9.4) + 6.8 = __________

-2.6

400

A worker in a silver mine descends 72 feet. Use an integer to represent the change in the
worker’s position.

-72

400

Determine whether each number is rational or not rational. 

a. −14.272727… 

b. 6.0918273645… 

c. 64

a. -14.272727... is Rational.

b. 6.0918273645... is Not rational. 

c. 64 is Rational.

400

In City A, the temperature rises 8°F from 9 A.M. to 10 A.M. Then it drops 5°F from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. In City B, the temperature drops 2°F from 9 A.M. to 10 A.M. Then it drops 6°F from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. Write an expression for each city’s change in temperature from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. Which city has the greater change in temperature?  

City A: 8-5=3

City B: -2-6=-8

City B had the greater overall change in temperature

400

Find the difference. −168 − (−57) = __________

-111

400

Manuel climbs a tower from ground level to the elevation shown. He then climbs down the given distance. How far is Manuel from the ground? 

Manuel is __________ feet from the ground. Write your answer as an integer, fraction, or mixed number. 

106 1/4

500

The number of DVDs shipped to an online retailer was 42,000 less than the previous year.
Use an integer to describe the change in the number of DVDs shipped.

-42,000

500

Determine whether each number is rational or not rational.

a. −7.625  

b. 0.363636… 

c. 4.1010010001…

a. −7.625  Rational

b. 0.363636… Rational

c. 4.1010010001… Not Rational

500

-12 + 7 =____________

-5

500

The temperature at the beginning of the day was −5°F. The temperature dropped 2°F by the end of the day. What was the temperature at the end of the day? Use the number line model to find −5 − 2. 

At the end of the day, the temperature was ______ °F.

 

-7

500

-3/4 + 1/2

-1/4