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Write the integer that represents the opposite of each situation. Explain what zero means in each situation.

a. 100 feet above sea level
b. 32°C below zero
c. A withdrawal of $25

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Answer:

The correct answers are:

a) -100

b) +32

c) +25

Explanation:

a) The integer that represents '100 feet above sea level' is +100. The opposite integer is -100. In this case zero means sea level, so:

  • above sea level the quantities are positive
  • below sea level the quantities are negative

b) The integer that represents '32°C below zero' is -32. The opposite integer is +32. In this case zero means 0°C which is the water melting temperature (temperature when water passes from solid to liquid), so:

  • above zero the quantities are positive
  • below zero the quantities are negative

c) The integer that represents 'a withdrawal of $25' is -25. The opposite integer is +25. In this case zero means no entrances and no withdrawals, so:

  • entrances are positive
  • withdrawals are negative
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