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Translate into an expression with integers:
The football team had a gain of
5 yards
Translate into an expression with integers:
The scuba diver was below the surface of the water.
−30 feet
Locate Positive and Negative Numbers on the Number Line
In the following exercises, locate and label the given points on a number line.
Order Positive and Negative Numbers on the Number Line
In the following exercises, order each of the following pairs of numbers, using or
Find Opposites
In the following exercises, find the opposite of each number.
In the following exercises, simplify.
In the following exercises, evaluate.
Simplify Expressions with Absolute Value
In the following exercises, simplify each absolute value expression.
In the following exercises, evaluate each absolute value expression.
In the following exercises, fill in to compare each expression.
In the following exercises, simplify each expression.
Translate Word Phrases into Expressions with Integers
Translate each phrase into an expression with integers. Do not simplify .
a temperature of below zero
an elevation of below sea level
a football play gain of
a stock loss of
a golf score of below par
Elevation The highest elevation in the United States is Mount McKinley, Alaska, at
above sea level. The lowest elevation is Death Valley, California, at
below sea level. Use integers to write the elevation of:
Extreme temperatures The highest recorded temperature on Earth is
recorded in the Sahara Desert in 1922. The lowest recorded temperature is
below
recorded in Antarctica in 1983. Use integers to write the:
State budgets In June, 2011, the state of Pennsylvania estimated it would have a budget surplus of
That same month, Texas estimated it would have a budget deficit of
Use integers to write the budget:
College enrollments Across the United States, community college enrollment grew by
students from
to
In California, community college enrollment declined by
students from
to
Use integers to write the change in enrollment:
Give an example of a negative number from your life experience.
Sample answer: I have experienced negative temperatures.
What are the three uses of the “−” sign in algebra? Explain how they differ.
ⓐ After completing the exercises, use this checklist to evaluate your mastery of the objectives of this section.
ⓑ If most of your checks were:
…confidently. Congratulations! You have achieved the objectives in this section. Reflect on the study skills you used so that you can continue to use them. What did you do to become confident of your ability to do these things? Be specific.
…with some help. This must be addressed quickly because topics you do not master become potholes in your road to success. In math, every topic builds upon previous work. It is important to make sure you have a strong foundation before you move on. Who can you ask for help? Your fellow classmates and instructor are good resources. Is there a place on campus where math tutors are available? Can your study skills be improved?
…no—I don’t get it! This is a warning sign and you must not ignore it. You should get help right away or you will quickly be overwhelmed. See your instructor as soon as you can to discuss your situation. Together you can come up with a plan to get you the help you need.
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