Common Core: 6th Grade Math : Understand the Value of Positive and Negative Numbers: CCSS.Math.Content.6.NS.C.5

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Example Questions

Example Question #551 : Problem Solving

On a particular November day, it is \displaystyle 65^\circ F and sunny in Tucson, Arizona. On the eastern side of the United States, it is \displaystyle -23^\circ F and sleeting in New Castle, Pennsylvania. How many degrees warmer is it in Tucson than New Castle?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 88^\circ F

\displaystyle 98^\circ F

\displaystyle 97^\circ F

\displaystyle 78^\circ F

\displaystyle 87^\circ F

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 88^\circ F

Explanation:

There are several ways that we could solve this problem. First, we can say that the temperature in New Castle is \displaystyle 23^\circ F below zero and in Tucson it is \displaystyle 65^\circ F above zero; therefore we can say:

\displaystyle 23+65=88^\circ F

Also, we can solve this problem by using a number line. New Castle’s temperature is \displaystyle 23 units away from zero and Tucson’s is \displaystyle 65 units away.  

Temp1

We can see that Tucson is \displaystyle 88^\circ F warmer than New Castle.

Example Question #552 : Problem Solving

On a particular November day, it is \displaystyle 70^\circ F and sunny in Tucson, Arizona. On the eastern side of the United States, it is \displaystyle -27^\circ F and sleeting in New Castle, Pennsylvania. How many degrees warmer is it in Tucson than New Castle?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 77^\circ F

\displaystyle 79^\circ F

\displaystyle 97^\circ F

\displaystyle 89^\circ F

\displaystyle 98^\circ F

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 97^\circ F

Explanation:

There are several ways that we could solve this problem. First, we can say that the temperature in New Castle is \displaystyle 27^\circ F below zero and in Tucson it is \displaystyle 70^\circ F above zero; therefore we can say:

\displaystyle 27+70=97^\circ F

Also, we can solve this problem by using a number line. New Castle’s temperature is \displaystyle 27 units away from zero and Tucson’s is \displaystyle 70 units away.  

Temp2

We can see that Tucson is \displaystyle 97^\circ F warmer than New Castle.

Example Question #553 : Problem Solving

On a particular November day, it is \displaystyle 75^\circ F and sunny in Tucson, Arizona. On the eastern side of the United States, it is \displaystyle -31^\circ F and sleeting in New Castle, Pennsylvania. How many degrees warmer is it in Tucson than New Castle?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 106^\circ F

\displaystyle 160^\circ F

\displaystyle 116^\circ F

\displaystyle 86^\circ F

\displaystyle 76^\circ F

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 106^\circ F

Explanation:

There are several ways that we could solve this problem. First, we can say that the temperature in New Castle is \displaystyle 31^\circ F below zero and in Tucson it is \displaystyle 75^\circ F above zero; therefore we can say:

\displaystyle 31+75=106^\circ F

Also, we can solve this problem by using a number line. New Castle’s temperature is \displaystyle 31 units away from zero and Tucson’s is \displaystyle 75 units away.  

Temp3

We can see that Tucson is \displaystyle 106^\circ F warmer than New Castle.

Example Question #554 : Problem Solving

On a particular November day, it is \displaystyle 80^\circ F and sunny in Tucson, Arizona. On the eastern side of the United States, it is \displaystyle -33^\circ F and sleeting in New Castle, Pennsylvania. How many degrees warmer is it in Tucson than New Castle?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 103^\circ F

\displaystyle 130^\circ F

\displaystyle 113^\circ F

\displaystyle 131^\circ F

\displaystyle 122^\circ F

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 113^\circ F

Explanation:

There are several ways that we could solve this problem. First, we can say that the temperature in New Castle is \displaystyle 33^\circ F below zero and in Tucson it is \displaystyle 80^\circ F above zero; therefore we can say:

\displaystyle 33+80=113^\circ F

Also, we can solve this problem by using a number line. New Castle’s temperature is \displaystyle 33 units away from zero and Tucson’s is \displaystyle 80 units away.  

Temp4

We can see that Tucson is \displaystyle 113^\circ F warmer than New Castle.

Example Question #555 : Problem Solving

On a particular November day, it is \displaystyle 85^\circ F and sunny in Tucson, Arizona. On the eastern side of the United States, it is \displaystyle -32^\circ F and sleeting in New Castle, Pennsylvania. How many degrees warmer is it in Tucson than New Castle?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 117^\circ F

\displaystyle 115^\circ F

\displaystyle 121^\circ F

\displaystyle 91^\circ F

\displaystyle 101^\circ F

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 117^\circ F

Explanation:

There are several ways that we could solve this problem. First, we can say that the temperature in New Castle is \displaystyle 32^\circ F below zero and in Tucson it is \displaystyle 85^\circ F above zero; therefore we can say:

\displaystyle 32+85=117^\circ F

Also, we can solve this problem by using a number line. New Castle’s temperature is \displaystyle 32 units away from zero and Tucson’s is \displaystyle 85 units away.  

Temp5

We can see that Tucson is \displaystyle 117^\circ F warmer than New Castle.

Example Question #182 : Grade 6

On a particular November day, it is \displaystyle 90^\circ F and sunny in Tucson, Arizona. On the eastern side of the United States, it is \displaystyle -25^\circ F and sleeting in New Castle, Pennsylvania. How many degrees warmer is it in Tucson than New Castle?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 151^\circ F

\displaystyle 82^\circ F

\displaystyle 97^\circ F

\displaystyle 91^\circ F

\displaystyle 115^\circ F

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 115^\circ F

Explanation:

There are several ways that we could solve this problem. First, we can say that the temperature in New Castle is \displaystyle 25^\circ F below zero and in Tucson it is \displaystyle 90^\circ F above zero; therefore we can say:

\displaystyle 25+90=115^\circ F

Also, we can solve this problem by using a number line. New Castle’s temperature is \displaystyle 25 units away from zero and Tucson’s is \displaystyle 90 units away.  

Temp6

We can see that Tucson is \displaystyle 115^\circ F warmer than New Castle.

Example Question #556 : Hspt Mathematics

On a particular November day, it is \displaystyle 95^\circ F and sunny in Tucson, Arizona. On the eastern side of the United States, it is \displaystyle -26^\circ F and sleeting in New Castle, Pennsylvania. How many degrees warmer is it in Tucson than New Castle?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 111^\circ F

\displaystyle 81^\circ F

\displaystyle 121^\circ F

\displaystyle 115^\circ F

\displaystyle 112^\circ F

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 121^\circ F

Explanation:

There are several ways that we could solve this problem. First, we can say that the temperature in New Castle is \displaystyle 26^\circ F below zero and in Tucson it is \displaystyle 95^\circ F above zero; therefore we can say:

\displaystyle 26+95=121^\circ F

Also, we can solve this problem by using a number line. New Castle’s temperature is \displaystyle 26 units away from zero and Tucson’s is \displaystyle 95 units away.  

Temp7

We can see that Tucson is \displaystyle 121^\circ F warmer than New Castle.

Example Question #556 : Problem Solving

On a particular November day, it is \displaystyle 100^\circ F and sunny in Tucson, Arizona. On the eastern side of the United States, it is \displaystyle -22^\circ F and sleeting in New Castle, Pennsylvania. How many degrees warmer is it in Tucson than New Castle?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 120^\circ F

\displaystyle 124^\circ F

\displaystyle 92^\circ F

\displaystyle 122^\circ F

\displaystyle 116^\circ F

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 122^\circ F

Explanation:

There are several ways that we could solve this problem. First, we can say that the temperature in New Castle is \displaystyle 22^\circ F below zero and in Tucson it is \displaystyle 100^\circ F above zero; therefore we can say:

\displaystyle 22+100=122^\circ F

Also, we can solve this problem by using a number line. New Castle’s temperature is \displaystyle 22 units away from zero and Tucson’s is \displaystyle 100 units away.  

Temp8

We can see that Tucson is \displaystyle 122^\circ F warmer than New Castle.

Example Question #112 : Word Problems

On a particular November day, it is \displaystyle 105^\circ F and sunny in Tucson, Arizona. On the eastern side of the United States, it is \displaystyle -20^\circ F and sleeting in New Castle, Pennsylvania. How many degrees warmer is it in Tucson than New Castle?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 125^\circ F

\displaystyle 95^\circ F

\displaystyle 135^\circ F

\displaystyle 115^\circ F

\displaystyle 127^\circ F

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 125^\circ F

Explanation:

There are several ways that we could solve this problem. First, we can say that the temperature in New Castle is \displaystyle 20^\circ F below zero and in Tucson it is \displaystyle 105^\circ F above zero; therefore we can say:

\displaystyle 20+105=125^\circ F

Also, we can solve this problem by using a number line. New Castle’s temperature is \displaystyle 20 units away from zero and Tucson’s is \displaystyle 105 units away.  

Temp9

We can see that Tucson is \displaystyle 125^\circ F warmer than New Castle.

Example Question #4 : Understand The Value Of Positive And Negative Numbers: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ns.C.5

On a particular November day, it is \displaystyle 110^\circ F and sunny in Tucson, Arizona. On the eastern side of the United States, it is \displaystyle -15^\circ F and sleeting in New Castle, Pennsylvania. How many degrees warmer is it in Tucson than New Castle?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 80^\circ F

\displaystyle 152^\circ F

\displaystyle 150^\circ F

\displaystyle 115^\circ F

\displaystyle 125^\circ F

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 125^\circ F

Explanation:

There are several ways that we could solve this problem. First, we can say that the temperature in New Castle is \displaystyle 15^\circ F below zero and in Tucson it is \displaystyle 110^\circ F above zero; therefore we can say:

\displaystyle 15+110=125^\circ F

Also, we can solve this problem by using a number line. New Castle’s temperature is \displaystyle 15 units away from zero and Tucson’s is \displaystyle 110 units away.  

Temp10

We can see that Tucson is \displaystyle 125^\circ F warmer than New Castle.

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