Opposites Make Zero Quick Check

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Question
Which situation describes opposite quantities that when combined would equal 0?(1 point)
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Sarah deposits $20 in an account and then deposits another $20.
Sarah deposits $20 in an account and then deposits another $20.

Sarah is charged a fee of $20 and withdraws $20.
Sarah is charged a fee of $20 and withdraws $20.

Eileen moves seven spaces forward, then she moves seven spaces back in a game.
Eileen moves seven spaces forward, then she moves seven spaces back in a game.

Eileen moves seven spaces forward, then she moves two spaces back in a game.

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The situation that describes opposite quantities that, when combined, would equal 0 is:

Eileen moves seven spaces forward, then she moves seven spaces back in a game.

This situation describes one action (moving forward) and the opposite action (moving back) that cancel each other out, resulting in a net change of 0.