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Write an integer that represents 5 inches of snow melting.

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Answer:

-5

Explanation:

There was five inches of snow, correct? Now, the five inches are melting. It's kinda like subtraction.

5 - 5

User Jeff Parker
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Explanation:

Step 1: Find the integer

To represent a diminishing of something, we need to represent it with a negative number. On the other hand, if it snowed and 5 inches was added, that would be represent with a positive integer.

5 inches of snow melting → -5

Answer: -5

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