Representing Integers in Word Problems. Just write them in order with their sign! In a trivia...

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Representing Integers in Word Problems

Just write them in order with their sign!

In a trivia competition, Pamela had accumulated 800 points. Then she lost 200 points in the film category. What was her score at that point?

You park in a garage 3 floors below ground level. Then you get in the elevator and go up 12 floors. Write an addition expression to represent this situation. Then find the sum.

Marie plays the state lottery. during the lotteries in june, she lost $10, won $20, lost $8, lost $12, and won $25. what was the net result of her playing?

Judy and Carl are playing a card game in which each player tries to gain points and cause their opponent to lose points. In Judy’s plays, she gained 8 points, lost 4, gained 5, lost 7, and gained 1. How many points did she end up with? Carl had 5 points. Who won?

From 200 meters above sea level, Sheena took off in her helicopter and ascended 200 meters. What is Sheena's elevation now?  

From 500 meters above sea level, Ignacio took off in his helicopter and descended 200 meters. What is Ignacio's elevation now?

While hiking, Florentina went up 500 feet. If Florentina started at 100 feet below sea level, what is her elevation now?

Are we looking for a change or difference?

A company produced 5,000 shoelaces in 5 hours on Monday. On Tuesday it produced 5,250 shoelaces in 5 hours. Which integer represents the change in the number of shoelaces produced from Monday to Tuesday?

Marcus took off in his helicopter from 300 meters above sea level. He later landed at a location 500 meters above sea level. What was Marcus's change in altitude?

While hiking, Florentina went up 500 feet. If Florentina started at 100 feet below sea level, what is her elevation now?