Question

Write a story problem that includes both integers −8 and 12.

Answer 1

Answer:

Sea level is 0 meters. A cliff by the ocean is 12 meters above sea level. Around that area, the seafloor is 8 meters below sea level. How many meters  is the top of the cliff to the seafloor?

How to solve:

8 below zero is -8

The expression 12 - (-8) is the same as the expression 12 + 8

12 + 8 = 20

20 meters