Algebra I. Lesson 2
Rational Numbers (High School)

Practice Exercise 2-1

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Directions: Complete the problems below. Consult the Answer Key below for answers once you finish. Review the Instruction material which relates to any questions you do not get correct.

Write an integer for each description:

1. a gain of 17 yards _____
    
2. a deposit of $166 _____
    
3. 3 yards short of a first down _____
    
4.  875 ft below sea level _____
    
5. the opposite of -9 _____
    
6. the temperature dropped 18 degrees overnight _____
    
7. the stock market went up 156 points today _____
    
8. an altitude of 9000 ft _____
    
9. the opposite of 12 _____
    
10. a profit of $186 dollars _____
     
11. 9 units to the right of 12 on a number line _____
     
12. 2 units to the left of 1 on a number line _____
     
13. 45 degrees below zero _____
     
14. a withdrawal of $31 from an ATM machine _____
     
15. a loss of 6 pounds _____
     
16. a gain of 21 pounds _____
     
17. 11 units to the right of -3 on a number line _____
     
18.  7 inches taller _____

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Answer Key (click HERE for a printer-friendly version) (top) 

1. 17
    
2. 166
    
3. -3
    
4. -875
    
5. 9
    
6. -18
    
7. 156
    
8. 9000
    
9. -12
    
10. 186
     
11. 21
     
12. -1
     
13. -45
     
14. -31
     
15. -6
     
16. 21
     
17. 8
     
18. 7

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