1) Which statement explains how you can use a number line to determine the number that is 5 less than -2?
a. Go to -2 on the number line and then move 5 units to the left.
b. Go to -2 on the number line and then move 5 units to the right.
c. Go to 5 on the number line and then move 2 units to the right.
d. Go to 5 on the number line and then move 2 units to the left.
2) Marcus wants to use a model to determine the difference -8 – (+3). He starts with 8 negative counters. He wants to add 3 positive counters to the model without changing the value. How can he do that?
a. Add 3 positive counters
b. Add 3 positive counters and take away 3 negative counters
c. Add 3 negative counters
d. Add 3 positive counters and 3 negative counters
3) A football team gained 3 yards on the first play, lost 5 yards on the second play, then lost 8 yards on the third play. What is the total yards the football team has on this drive?
a. 16 yards
b. 0 yards
c. -16 yards
d. -10 yards
4) The melting point of hydrogen is -259 degrees Celsius. The melting point of oxygen is -219 degrees Celsius. How much more is the melting point of oxygen than the melting point of hydrogen?
a. 475 degrees Celsius
b. 40 degrees Celsius
c. - 40 degrees Celsius
d. -475 degrees Celsius
5) The record high temperature for Massachusetts is 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The record low is -18 degrees Fahrenheit. What is the difference between high and low?
a. 122 degrees Fahrenheit
b. -122 degrees Fahrenheit
c. 86 degrees Fahrenheit
d. -86 degrees Fahrenheit
6) The Teacher’s Pets team has 50 points in Math Fever (the game that is similar to Jeopardy). They miss a 200-point question. What is their new score?
a. 250 points
b. (-250) points
c. 150 points
d. (-150) points
7) Which of the following expressions has the least value?