E – I – WP2

You are at the bank and ask to see the balance of your account. You decide to make a withdrawl of $28. Represent this action as an integer (using the proper sign).

E – I – WP3

A submarine is at a depth of 172 metres below sea level. If sea level is represented as 0, what is the depth of this submarine as an integer (using the proper sign)?

E – I – WP4

A fish is swimming a depth of 28 metres below sea level. If sea level is represented as 0, what is the depth at which this fish is swimming as an integer (using the proper sign)?

E – I – WP5

A flag is at the top of a building. If ground level is represented at 0, what is the depth of this flag as an integer (using the proper sign)?

E – I – WP6

During class, the teacher asks if −8 is greater than −7. Crystal said it is not because −8 is further away from 0. Dougie said it is because 8 is bigger than 7. Who is correct? Explain your thinking.

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