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Ingrid spends $120 on car repairs. Which integer represents the amount of money Ingrid must earn in order to create a zero pair?

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Answer: The Answer is 120

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Answer:

$120

Explanation:

Zero pair is a pair of numbers whose sum is zero, e.g. +5, -5. Assigning a negative value to expenditures, Ingrid spent money represents $-120. From the definition, it is deduced that $120 make the zero pair in this case. So, she must earn $120.

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