Question

18. Callie's cat lost 4-pounds before having surgery. Two weeks after having surgery, her cat gained 2 pounds. What was the total change in weight of Callie's cat?​

Answer 1

2 pound loss

Explanation:

Callie's cat lost 4 pounds (-4) and gained 2 (+2). -4+2=-2 or 2-4=-2

Answer 2

If she lost 4 pounds before surgery, then losses 2,

4 - 2 = 2 pound weight lost