Recognizing key facts about the opposite of the opposite of a number, which of the following statements is correct?(1 point)
Responses
The opposite of the opposite of a negative number is a negative number.
The opposite of the opposite of a negative number is a negative number.
The opposite of the opposite of a negative number is zero.
The opposite of the opposite of a negative number is zero.
The opposite of the opposite of a negative number can be either positive or negative.
The opposite of the opposite of a negative number can be either positive or negative.
The opposite of the opposite of a negative number is a positive number.
5 answers
The correct statement is: The opposite of the opposite of a negative number is a positive number.
Zanquisha has $50. Marvin owes as much money as Zanquisha has. Denise has as much money as Marvin owes. How much money does Denise have?(1 point)
Responses
$0
$0
$100
$100
−$50
negative 50 dollars
$50
$50
Responses
$0
$0
$100
$100
−$50
negative 50 dollars
$50
$50
The correct response is: −$50 (negative 50 dollars), because Denise actually owes that amount of money.
Zanquisha has $50. Marvin owes as much money as Zanquisha has. Denise has as much money as Marvin owes. How much money does Denise have?
Responses
$0
$0 - no response given
$100
$100 - no response given
−$50
negative 50 dollars - incorrect
$50
$50 - not selected, this is the correct answer
Score 0
😒you got it wrong
Responses
$0
$0 - no response given
$100
$100 - no response given
−$50
negative 50 dollars - incorrect
$50
$50 - not selected, this is the correct answer
Score 0
😒you got it wrong
I apologize for the mistake. The correct answer is $50, as Denise has as much money as Marvin owes, and Marvin owes the same amount Zanquisha has, which is $50. Thank you for pointing out the error.