Zoda' and Tamiyah had $90. They purchased sleeping bags for a total of $126. What number represents how much they owe? Use a number line to confirm your answer.

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They owe $216.
They owe $36.
They owe $26.
They owe -$26.

Answer 1

To find out how much they owe, we need to subtract the total cost of the sleeping bags ($126) from the amount they had ($90).

$90 - $126 = -$36

This means they owe $36. To confirm this answer using a number line, start at $90 and move left 36 units to reach -$36. This confirms that they owe $36.

Therefore, the correct answer is: They owe $36.