Interpret Signed Numbers (Word Problems) Problems

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Interpret signed numbers (word problems)

A well was drilled to a depth of `80` feet. If the top of the well has an elevation of `0` feet, what value represents the bottom of the well?

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Interpret signed numbers (word problems)

The cruising altitude of an airplane was `28text{,}000` feet above sea level. What value represents the plane's elevation?

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Amber's score in a video game changed by `2text{,}500` points during the last level. <selectivedisplay data-props='{"show_in_create":true,"show_in_problem_qa": true}'>What does `2text{,}500` represent? <ul><li>Amber's score increased by `2text{,}500` points.</li> <li>Amber's score stayed the same.</li> <li>Amber's score decreased by `2text{,}500` points.</li></ul></selectivedisplay>

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Interpret signed numbers (word problems)

The last play for The Tigers changed their field position by `-38` yards. <selectivedisplay data-props='{"show_in_create":true,"show_in_problem_qa": true}'>What does `-38` yards represent?<ul><li>The Tigers gained `38` yards.</li> <li>The Tigers did not gain or lose any yards.</li> <li>The Tigers lost `38` yards.</li></ul></selectivedisplay>

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Isabel has a credit card with a balance of `$324.52`. What value represents Isabel's balance?

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Leaving the ground, a hot air balloon ascends `1text{,}200` feet. If the ground level has an elevation of `0` feet, what value represents the balloon's elevation?

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Frank's bank statement showed an entry of `-$100` on March `5`. <selectivedisplay data-props='{"show_in_create":true,"show_in_problem_qa": true}'>What does `-$100` represent? <ul><li>Frank's balance increased by `$100`.</li><li>Frank's balance stayed the same.</li><li>Frank's balance decreased by `$100`.</li></ul></selectivedisplay>

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Interpret signed numbers (word problems)

Sylvie parked her car on an overlook with an elevation of `-40` feet. <selectivedisplay data-props='{"show_in_create":true,"show_in_problem_qa": true}'>What does `-40` feet represent?<ul><li>Her car is parked `40` feet above sea level.</li><li>Her car is parked at sea level.</li><li>Her car is parked `40` feet below sea level.</li> </ul></selectivedisplay>

In 6th Grade, the fundamental of mathematics includes signed numbers and their interpretation in the context of real-world problems. Interpreting signed numbers from word problems is an important skill for students. “Interpret signed numbers practice problems” can help them to improve their skills and understanding of this concept.

To solve these problems, they should learn the meanings of “+” and “-” signs in different contexts. For example, if the temperature is changed by -2℃ it means the temperature is decreased by 2℃ but if the temperature is changed by 2℃ it means the temperature is increased by 2℃.

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