Read each real-world description. write the integer that represents the opposite of the opposite. show your work to support your answer.
a. a temperature rise of 15 degrees fahrenheit
b. a gain of 55 yards
c. a loss of 10 pounds
d. a withdrawal of $2,000

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Step-by-step explanation:

We are asked to read the given real-world description. We are asked to write the integer that represents the opposite of the opposite for given description.

We know that opposite of a number is negative of that number, so opposite of opposite would be negative of negative of the given number. Therefore, opposite of the opposite would be same number.

a. A temperature rise of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

The word "rise" is used in the given situation, which is .

Opposite of :

Opposite of opposite :

Therefore, it will be .  

b. A gain of 55 yards.

The word "gain" is used in the given situation, which is .

Opposite of :

Opposite of opposite :

c. A loss of 10 pounds.

The word "loss" is used in the given situation, which is .

Opposite of :

Opposite of opposite :

c. A withdrawal of $2,000.

The word "withdrawal" is used in the given situation, which is .

Opposite of :

Opposite of opposite :

interest rate - 12.000%  

final payment - $355.40

b

step-by-step explanation:

multiply terms on numerator/ denominator by (x - 1)

= ← distribute numerator/ denominator

= ← simplify

=

= → b