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Millie borrowed $20 from her dad. Explain why this situation indicates a negative number for Millie even though $20 is a positive number. answer Millie owes her dad $20, so she has −$20. Since she has to pay the $20, she currently has $20 less than $0.

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Answer:

Millie owes her dad $20, so she has −$20. Since she has to pay the $20, she currently has $20 less than $0.

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Answer:

It indicates a negative number because she spent the $20

Explanation:

Because she spent all of her dad's money, she doesn't have the money to pay him back, therefore creating a debt of -$20.

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