Using the order of operations, what should be done first to evaluate ?

At 4 p.m., the temperature started to change drastically. Each hour, for three hours, the temperature decreased by 7°F. Which word in the problem indicates that a negative integer should be used?
What is the solution to ?

The position of a swimmer below sea level is represented by –5 meters. The diver descends an additional 3 meters below sea level. Which expression describes the new position of the diver?




Jasmine and Carlotta are sisters, and each have their own savings. Together, they borrowed $28 from their brother to go to the movies. Each girl has to pay back an equal amount. Carlotta also owes her brother $6. Which expression represents the change in Carlotta’s savings after she repays her brother?




The temperature in Coast City is 3 degrees below zero on the Fahrenheit scale (). The temperature in Dodge City is colder than a temperature that is twice as cold as Coast City’s temperature. What is the temperature in Dodge City?





Denver is about 5,200 feet above sea level. Which number line best represents this integer?




Using the order of operations, what should be done first to evaluate ?

A dolphin went 15 feet below sea level to catch a fish. A shark went twice as deep, then swam down an additional 10 feet to catch a larger fish. Which expression represents the shark’s position in relation to sea level?




How do the expressions and compare when they are evaluated?

Paloma plotted two different integers with the same absolute value on a number line. The distance between the two numbers must be
Jerry is comparing –8 and –10 on a number line. Which is true regarding their locations on the number line?
Vicky records the low temperature for three consecutive days. Between the first and second days the temperature increased 6 degrees. Between the second and third days the temperature decreased 3 degrees. On the third day the low temperature was –6º. What was the low temperature on the first day?
How is the product of 2 and –5 shown using integer tiles?




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