Open Ended Integer Problems Worksheet

Open Ended Integer Problems Worksheet

Lesson 1

Problem: There are two ways to get from 12 and 22 using addition or its inverse. What are they?

Step 1: First is: 12 + 10 = 22

Step 2: Second is: 22 - 10 = 12

Step 3: The answer is: 12 + 10, 22 - 10

Problem: Give 2 integers whose product is less than zero and whose sum is -42.

+3 -45, + 5 - 47

Answer: +3, -45 or +5, -47

Try two practice problems:

A. There are two ways to get from 6 and 14 using addition or its inverse. What are they?

B. Give 2 integers whose product is less than zero and whose sum is -23.