Question

Which of the following could be solved by using the equation –5 + 5 = 0? A. Jack made five piles with five cards in each pile. B. Maribeth bought five bracelets and five necklaces. C. Jessie read five books today and five books the day before. D. Sam lost five points and then gained five points.

Answer 1

D, Sam lost five points and then gained five points.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The answer is D. When Sam lost five points it is -5, but then he gained five points +5.