Question

Carleton answered 53 questions incorrectly on a test. Write two different situations that can be represented by the opposite of -53

Answer 1

Answer with explanation:

Number of questions incorrectly answered by Carleton =53

Represented in terms of Integers = -53

Writing two situations that can be represented by the opposite of -53=+53

1.→There is a pond in a village.A fish is swimmimg on the surface of water 53 m above the surface of pond.

2.→There is a room in which electric bulbs are fixed at a height of 53 cm above the surface of room.

Answer 2

A statement is given as:

"Carleton answered 53 questions incorrectly on a test". So, it represents '-53' integer.

Now, we have to give two situations which will represent the opposite of '-53' that is '+53'.

Situation 1: David saved $53 from his pocket money. So, the amount saved by David is '$53'. So, this situation represents the opposite of '-53'.

Situation 2: James bought 53 mango flavored candies. So, the total candies with James is 53. So, this situation represents the opposite of '-53'.