Question

Write an integer for each situation. Explain the meaning of zero in each situation.

1. 15 yard gain
2. loss of 2 hours

Answer 1

1. +15

2.-2

Explanation:

the meaning of zero in each situation.

Answer 2

15 yard gain is: 15
Don’t add a + to that, as the teacher will know it’s a positive Integer.

Loss of 2 hours: 2. negative integer.

Also when you do multiplying:

Positive x Positive = Positive

Negative x Positive = Negative
Same thing even if there are switched.

Negative x Negative = Positive