Question

Jane was playing a game with her sister, Sally. Jane was down by 7. After her next turn, she was down by 3. Which of the following mathematical statements represents this scenario?

A. - 7 + -3 = -10
B.
- 7 + 3 = - 4
C. - 7+ 4 = - 3
D. - 7 + - 4 = - 11

Answer 1

A. -7 + -3 = -10

Explanation:

Jane went down by 7, so -7. Then, she went down by 3, so -7 + -3.

-7 + -3 = -10

Hope this helped! <)

(Sorry if this is wrong!)