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Jackson owes his sister Monica $15. Monica has a $10 in her pocket. Explains the meaning of zero in this situation.

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Answer:The meaning of 0 is the starting balance. It represents neither gain or loss.

-15 represents loss for Monica’s brother

10 represents gain for Monica

Explanation:

User Jon Iles
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if she doesnt have the money ot begin with then the number is going to be negative which means less than ZERO.

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