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I. You withdraw $17 from your account. II. A running back loses 17 yards in a game. III. The temperature rises 17 degrees. The integer -17 would BEST represent which of these events? A. I only B) III only
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I. You withdraw $17 from your account.

II. A running back loses 17 yards in a game.

III. The temperature rises 17 degrees.

The integer -17 would BEST represent which of these events?

A. I only
B) III only
C) I and II only
D) II and III only

User Harsh Bafna
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The answer is C) I and II only
User Squarecandy
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C.
The negative (-) means that you are losing 17 of something.

in I and II you are also losing 17 things. I you are losing 17 dollars and II you are losing 17 yards. III, however, you are gaining 17 degrees so it is not the answer.
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