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A For the new school year, Amy's mom deposited $50 in her school lunch account. During the first 4 weeks of school, Amy spent $12 each week on lunches.For the new school year, Amy's mom deposited $50 in her school lunch account. During the first 4 weeks of school, Amy spent $12 each week on lunches.
B Burt is parking his car. He drives 30 feet forward, turns left, and drives another 30 feet to the parking space.Burt is parking his car. He drives 30 feet forward, turns left, and drives another 30 feet to the parking space.
C During a football game, Kyle lost five yards on the first play, then he gained five yards on the second play.During a football game, Kyle lost five yards on the first play, then he gained five yards on the second play.
D Mark deposited $100 in his savings account and then added $100 the following month.
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The situation that BEST describes opposite quantities combining to make zero is:
C: During a football game, Kyle lost five yards on the first play, then he gained five yards on the second play.
This situation illustrates how the loss of five yards and the gain of five yards result in a net change of zero.
