Adding and Subtracting Integers and Rational Numbers: Grade 7 Math Test – PDF Download

Question 1: Opposites (2 points)

1. Write the opposite of \(-13\). (1 point)
2. Find \(-18.5 + 18.5\). (1 point)

Question 2: Equation from a Number Line (2 points)

The number line shows a jump that starts at \(-5\).

Write the addition equation the number line shows.

Question 3: Adding Integers (2 points)

Find each sum.

1. \(-14 + 9\) (1 point)
2. \(-8 + (-6)\) (1 point)

Question 4: Subtracting Integers (2 points)

Find each difference.

1. \(7 – 15\) (1 point)
2. \(-3 – (-9)\) (1 point)

Question 5: Decimals and Fractions (2 points)

Evaluate each expression.

1. \(-2.75 + 1.5\) (1 point)
2. \(-\frac{1}{2} – \frac{3}{4}\) (1 point)

Question 6: Overnight Temperatures (2 points)

The thermometer shows the temperature at midnight. By noon it had risen \(15^{\circ}\text{F}\). By evening it had fallen \(11^{\circ}\text{F}\) from the noon temperature.

1. Find the noon temperature. (1 point)
2. Find the evening temperature. (1 point)

Question 7: Distance Between Points (3 points)

Points \(A\) and \(B\) are plotted on the number line.

1. Find the distance between \(A\) and \(B\). (2 points)
2. Point \(C\) is \(5.5\) units to the right of \(B\). Find the coordinate of \(C\). (1 point)

Question 8: Account Balance (3 points)

Jamal\’s account balance is \(-\$18.40\). He makes the two transactions on the receipt.

1. Find the balance after the deposit. (1 point)
2. Find the balance after the purchase. (1 point)
3. How much more must Jamal deposit to reach a balance of \(\$0\)? (1 point)

Question 9: Find the Error (2 points)

Liam wrote \(-6 – (-2) = -8\).

1. Explain Liam\’s error. (1 point)
2. Find the correct value. (1 point)

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