Exploring Additive Inverses and Zero in Real Life

If Sarah has 8 apples and gives away some to her friend, how many apples does she need to give away to have zero apples left?

• 5

• 10

• 3

• 8

A temperature of 5 degrees Celsius is recorded in the morning. If the temperature drops by 5 degrees, what is the new temperature?

• 0 degrees Celsius

• 10 degrees Celsius

• 5 degrees Fahrenheit

• -5 degrees Celsius

Tom has a bank balance of $50. If he withdraws $50, what will his balance be?

• $0

• -$50

• $25

• $50

A diver is 10 meters below sea level. If he ascends 10 meters, what is his new position relative to sea level?

• 15 meters below sea level

• 5 meters below sea level

• At sea level

• 10 meters above sea level

Lisa scored 15 points in a game. If she loses 15 points due to penalties, what is her final score?

• 30

• 0

• 15

• -15

A car travels 20 miles east and then returns 20 miles west. What is the total distance traveled, and what is the car's final position?

• Total distance traveled: 40 miles; Final position: 20 miles east from the origin.

• Total distance traveled: 20 miles; Final position: 20 miles east from the origin.

• Total distance traveled: 40 miles; Final position: 0 miles from the origin.

• Total distance traveled: 60 miles; Final position: 20 miles west from the origin.

If a plant grows 3 inches and then shrinks back down by 3 inches, how much has the plant changed in height?

• 6 inches

• 0 inches

• 1 inch

• 3 inches

A mountain climber is at an elevation of 2000 feet. If he descends 2000 feet, what is his elevation now?

• 500 feet

• 3000 feet

• 1000 feet

• 0 feet

In a game, Alex has 12 tokens. If he loses 12 tokens, how many tokens does he have left?

• 12

• 6

• 24

• 0

A bank account has a balance of $100. If $100 is withdrawn, what is the balance in the account?

• $100

• $50

• $200

• $0