Which of the following is a real-world problem that could be solved with the sum -22 + 9?
A. Layla earned $22 babysitting last weekend. Today she received $9 from her grandmother. How much money does she have all together?
B. The temperature was -22 F yesterday. Today the temperature is 9 F. How much warmer is it today compared with yesterday?
C. 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?
D. 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?
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A. Layla earned $22 babysitting last weekend. Today she received $9 from her grandmother. How much money does she have all together?