Question

Sandy plays a matching game in order to advance to the next level, she must score at least 10 points. She scores 15 points for correct matches and -6 points for incorrect matches.

A.Write an addition expression to represent the amount of points Sandy earned.

B.Did Sandy make it to the next level? Explain

Answer 1

A) Points earned = 15 - 6

B) Sandy didn't make it to the next level since her score was 9 and she needed a minimum of 10

Explanation:

To advance to the next level in her game, Sandy must score at least 10 points.

She scores 15 points for correct matches

She scores -6 points for incorrect matches.

A. The amount of points earned by Sandy in the game is the sum of both scores:

points earned = 15 - 6

points earned = 9

B. Unfortunately, Sandy didn't make it to the next level since her score was 9 and she needed a minimum of 10