Question

I have 3 questions. 1.)Write an integer to represent a drop of 3 feet. 2.) Write an integer to represent withdrawing $100 from the bank. 3.) Write an integer to represent a descent of 30 meters.

Answer 1

1. -3

2. -100

3. -30

Reason: Think of the words, drop, withdraw, descent. Those are clues that it’s a negative number. Example: Withdrawing money is TAKING away money from your account ,so represent that as a -
Depositing is PUTTING IN money in your account so it is positive.

More Examples: Falling is negative, Rising is positive. Gaining is positive, Losing is negative