Would each situation be represented by a positive or a negative number?

Column A
Column B

1.

Three withdrawals of n dollars are made from a bank account that started with a $0 balance. Express the balance of the bank account.
2.

Every hour for h hours the temperature goes down 0.2 degrees. Express the change in temperature.
3.

A tank of gasoline is 0.75 full. The tank holds t gallons. Express how much gas is in the tank.
4.

A hot air balloon starts at ground level and ascends at a rate of 10 ft per s. Express the change in altitude.
A.

positive
B.

negative

Question

Would each situation be represented by a positive or a negative number?
	
	
Column A
Column B

1.

Three withdrawals of n dollars are made from a bank account that started with a $0 balance. Express the balance of the bank account.
2.

Every hour for h hours the temperature goes down 0.2 degrees. Express the change in temperature.
3.

A tank of gasoline is 0.75 full. The tank holds t gallons. Express how much gas is in the tank.
4.

A hot air balloon starts at ground level and ascends at a rate of 10 ft per s. Express the change in altitude.
A.

positive
B.

negative

rainbow_dashie · Answer

a.positive
b. negative