Question

Determine which of these quantities combine to make 0.
Responses
A Buying 24 pencils and giving 22 pencils awayBuying 24 pencils and giving 22 pencils away
B Losing $20.00 and then finding $25.00 in your coat pocketLosing $20.00 and then finding $25.00 in your coat pocket
C Gaining 12 yards on one play and then losing 8 yards on the next playGaining 12 yards on one play and then losing 8 yards on the next play
D Picking up 12 kids for a party and then dropping 12 kids off at the pool

Answer 1

D — Picking up 12 kids (+12) and then dropping off 12 kids (−12) gives 12 + (−12) = 0.