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Which situation can be represented by the expression

5−8

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Answer:i bought something for $8 but I have $5 to pay

Explanation:

I bought something for $8 but I have $5 to pay, which means am still owing -3

User Razenha
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Answer:

Tammy had 5 dollars left on her credit card but she saw a shirt that cost 8 dollars so now she has -3 dollars in her bank account.

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