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Express the quantities in each of the following as an integer. a. The Dow-Jones stock index lost 120 points today. b. The scuba diver is 145 feet below the surface of the water. c. You made a deposit of $$ 50$ into your checking account. d. The Oakland Raiders lost 15 yards on a penalty. e. You made a withdrawal of \(\$ 75\) from your checking account.

You are on a diet to lose 15 pounds in 8 weeks. The first week you lost 3 pounds, and then you lost 2 pounds per week for each of the next 3 weeks. The fifth week showed a gain of 2 pounds, but the sixth and seventh each had a loss of 2 pounds. You are beginning your eighth week. How many pounds do you need to lose in the eighth week in order to meet your goal?

Problem Solving with Integers You began a diet on November 1 and lost 5 pounds. Then you gained 2 pounds over the Thanksgiving break. By how much did your weight change in November?

Write an equation to represent the situation and solve. As winter approached in Alaska, the temperature dropped each day for 19 consecutive days. The total decrease in temperature was $57^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\(, represented by \)-57 .$ What was the average drop in temperature per day?

The highest point in Asia is at the top of Mount Everest, which is 8850 meters above sea level. The lowest point in Asia is the Dead Sea at 408 meters below sea level. a. Write the elevation level of the Dead Sea, including the appropriate sign. b. What is the difference between the highest and the lowest points in Asia?