The Hillsborough County Public Schools hosted a lively session of the Math Homework Hotline on September 29, 2025, focusing on the essential topic of integer operations. The meeting began with an introduction to the hotline's various resources, emphasizing the catchy website mathhomeworkhotline.com for students seeking assistance.

The hosts highlighted the interactive nature of the program, encouraging students to call in with their math questions. Participants not only had the chance to receive help but also entered a raffle for prizes, including t-shirts and other fun items. The evening's theme revolved around "energy levels," cleverly linked to the concept of integers, which include both positive and negative whole numbers.

The hosts stressed the importance of mastering integer operations, noting that even advanced students often struggle with basic concepts, such as the rule that adding two negatives results in a positive. They shared personal anecdotes to illustrate the foundational role of these skills in more complex math problems encountered in higher education.

As the session progressed, the hosts introduced a challenge question related to integer operations, inviting viewers to take a screenshot and call in with their answers. The question involved calculating the sum of five parts, each incorporating negative integers, and was presented in a playful manner featuring a pumpkin graphic.

The excitement built as the first caller, Rasheed, quickly answered the challenge, identifying the sum as minus 13. The hosts engaged with him, reinforcing the definition of integers and the operations involved. They also celebrated previous winners and acknowledged special guests, including a teacher who recently got engaged.

The meeting concluded with a sense of community and encouragement, as the hosts invited more students to participate and learn about integer operations, underscoring the hotline's mission to support math education in a fun and engaging way.