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Integers & Order of Operations MCQ Test — Class 6 IB MYP

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Integers & Order of Operations — MCQ Questions

1What is -3 + 7?

A.4
B.-4
C.10
D.-10
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Answer: 4

Hint: Start at -3 on the number line and move 7 steps to the right.

Solution:

On the number line, -3 + 7 means start at -3, move 7 right.

Result: — -3 + 7 = 4

2What is 5 + (-8)?

A.-3
B.3
C.13
D.-13
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Answer: -3

Hint: Adding a negative number is the same as subtracting.

Solution:

Adding a negative is like subtracting: — 5 + (-8) = 5 - 8 = -3

3Which integer is greater: -5 or -2?

A.-5
B.-2
C.They are equal
D.Cannot determine
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Answer: -2

Hint: On the number line, numbers to the right are greater.

Solution:

-2 is to the right of -5 on the number line.

Therefore: — -2 > -5

4What is -6 - 3?

A.-9
B.-3
C.3
D.9
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Answer: -9

Hint: Subtracting from a negative makes it more negative.

Solution:

Starting at -6, subtract 3 more: — -6 - 3 = -9

5What is the absolute value of -12?

A.-12
B.12
C.0
D.-1
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Answer: 12

Hint: Absolute value is the distance from zero, always positive.

Solution:

Absolute value is distance from zero: — |-12| = 12

6Calculate: -4 x 3

A.-12
B.12
C.-7
D.7
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Answer: -12

Hint: A negative times a positive gives a negative result.

Solution:

Negative x positive = negative: — -4 x 3 = -12

7What is -7 + 7?

A.14
B.-14
C.0
D.1
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Answer: 0

Hint: A number and its opposite sum to zero.

Solution:

Opposite integers add to zero: — -7 + 7 = 0

8What is (-5) x (-2)?

A.-10
B.10
C.-7
D.7
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Answer: 10

Hint: A negative times a negative gives a positive result.

Solution:

Negative x negative = positive: — (-5) x (-2) = 10

9Arrange in ascending order: 3, -7, 0, -2, 5

A.-7, -2, 0, 3, 5
B.-2, -7, 0, 3, 5
C.0, -2, -7, 3, 5
D.5, 3, 0, -2, -7
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Answer: -7, -2, 0, 3, 5

Hint: Ascending order means smallest to largest. More negative = smaller.

Solution:

Order from smallest to largest: — -7 < -2 < 0 < 3 < 5

10What is -15 / 5?

A.-3
B.3
C.-10
D.10
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Answer: -3

Hint: A negative divided by a positive gives a negative result.

Solution:

Different signs in division gives negative: — -15 / 5 = -3

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