Question

Max scored 150 points in a video game. James scores the opposite of the opposite of Max’s score. What was James's score?

A) 150 points
B) -150 points
C) 300 points
D) -300 points

Answer 1

James's score is the same as Max's score, which is 150 points, since the opposite of the opposite of a number is the number itself.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question involves understanding the concept of opposites in mathematics, specifically with integers. Max scored 150 points in a video game. The opposite of Max’s score is -150, as the opposite of a positive number is its negative equivalent. Now, the opposite of -150 is 150, because again, the opposite of a negative number is its positive equivalent. So, following this logic:

• The opposite of Max’s score (150) is -150.
• The opposite of the opposite of Max’s score is the original score, which means the opposite of -150 is again 150.

Therefore, James scores the same amount as Max, making the correct answer A) 150 points.