Question

The orange team was losing by 2 points in the first half of the game. In the second half, the green team scored 5 points, and the orange team did not score.

Which expression describes the situation?
(-2) – (-5)

2 + (-5)

2 + 5

(-2) – 5

Answer 1

If you're a player, fan or coach from orange team the expression that describes the situation would be: D. (- 2) - 5.

On the other hand, if you're a player, fan or coach from green team the expression that describes the situation would be: C. 2 + 5.

Explanation:

1. Let's review the information provided to answer the question properly:

In the first half of the game = orange team was losing by 2 points

In the second half of the game = green team scored 5 points and the orange team did not score

2. Which expression describes the situation?

For answering this question, it's important to remark that the answer would be different from orange team's perspective than from green team's perspective.

If you're a player, fan or coach from orange team, this is the expression that describes the situation:

First half = - 2

Second half = - 5

Full game = - 2 - 5

On the other hand, if you're a player, fan or coach from green team, this is the expression that describes the situation:

First half = +2

Second half = +5

Full game = 2 + 5

If you're a player, fan or coach from orange team the expression that describes the situation would be: D. (- 2) - 5.

On the other hand, if you're a player, fan or coach from green team the expression that describes the situation would be: C. 2 + 5.