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Which of the following is a real-world problem that could be solved with the sum −22+9 ?(1 point)
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Layla earned $22 babysitting last weekend. Today she received $9 from her grandmother. How much money does she have all together?
Layla earned $22 babysitting last weekend. Today she received $9 from her grandmother. How much money does she have all together?
The temperature was −22°F yesterday. Today the temperature is 9°F. How much warmer is it today compared with yesterday?
The temperature was negative 22 degrees F yesterday. Today the temperature is 9 degrees F. How much warmer is it today compared with yesterday?
A scuba diver is 22 feet below sea level. Their friend is standing on a diving board 9 feet above sea level. What is the vertical distance between the scuba diver and their friend?
A scuba diver is 22 feet below sea level. Their friend is standing on a diving board 9 feet above sea level. What is the vertical distance between the scuba diver and their friend?
Quinn is playing a card game with his friends. He had −22 points at the start of his turn, but just got 9 points. How many points does he now have?
Quinn is playing a card game with his friends. He had negative 22 points at the start of his turn, but just got 9 points. How many points does he now have?
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The real-world problem that could be solved with the sum \(-22 + 9\) is:
Quinn is playing a card game with his friends. He had −22 points at the start of his turn, but just got 9 points. How many points does he now have?
This scenario correctly reflects the calculation of adding a negative number (representing a loss of points) to a positive number (representing gained points).
