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Which situation could be represented by -5x3?

A.

the total cost of 3 notebooks that cost $5 each


B.

the change in value of a bank account from 3 purchases of $5 each


C.

the distance traveled by a fish when it swims 5 meters per second for 3 seconds


D.

the change in temperature if it starts at negative 5 degrees and decreases by 3 degrees

User Karn Kumar
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B is the answer as when money is spent, -$5 will be deducted
User Kjetil Klaussen
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