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The temperature dropped 12ºF in 8 hours The temperature dropped 12ºF in 8 hours. If the final temperature was -7ºF, what was the starting temperature?

And the answer is… 12+ - 7=5ºF

At 3p. m. , the temperature was 9ºF. By 11 p. m At 3p.m., the temperature was 9ºF. By 11 p.m., it had dropped by 31ºF. What was the temperature at 11 p.m.?

And the answer is….. 9 -31 =-22ºF

A small business reported a net loss of $86,000 in 2004 and a net profit of $32,000 in 2005. How much did the company's profits change from 2004 to 2005?

And the answer is….. 32,000-(-86,000)= $118,000

The daytime high temperature on the Moon can reach 130ºC The daytime high temperature on the Moon can reach 130ºC. At night, the temperature can drop to -110ºC. What is the difference between the high and low temperatures?

And the answer is….. 130 – (-110) =240ºC

The low point on the Tonga Trench in the Pacific Ocean is -10,630 meters. The low point of the Marina Trench also in the Pacific Ocean is 890 meters lower. What is the depth of the Mariana Trench?

And the answer is…. -10,530-890= -11,520 meters

On Wednesday night in St On Wednesday night in St. Petersburg, Russia the temperature can drop to -11ºC. On the same night in Bombay, India, the temperature is 17ºC. What is the difference in temperatures?

And the answer is….. 17 –(-11)=28ºC

Climax, Colorado is the highest town in the United States at 11,560 feet. The lowest town is Calipatrai California, which is 185 feet below sea level. What is the difference in elevation?.

And the answer is…. 11,560 – (-185) = 11,745 feet

The low point of the Japanese Trench in the Pacific Ocean is -10,372 meters. The low point of the Puerto Rico Trench, in the Atlantic Ocean is 1,172 meters higher. What is the depth of the Puerto Rico Trench?

And the answer is… -10,372 + 1,172 = -9,200 Meters

The temperature at noon was -1ºC The temperature at noon was -1ºC. A storm blew in causing the temperature to drop 8 degrees by 4:00p.m. What was the temperature at 4:00p.m.?

And the answer is….. -1 + -8 =-9ºC

A submarine is 500 yards below sea level when it dives to 1000 yards further below sea level. Find it’s current location.

And the answer is… -500 + -1000=-1,500

Karen borrowed $75 from her parents. She paid back $37 Karen borrowed $75 from her parents. She paid back $37. How much does she still owe?

And the answer is….. -75 + 37 =$38

Rita had $117 in her checking account before she wrote a check for $123. what is her new balance?

And the answer is….. 117 + -123= -6

The bank charged Rita a fee of $25 for bouncing a check The bank charged Rita a fee of $25 for bouncing a check. What will her balance be when the fee is charged to her account?

And the answer is….. -6 + -25 =$31

Christopher went mountain climbing Christopher went mountain climbing. He climbed 4,120 feet above sea level before finding a place to camp for the night. The next day, he descended 1,375 feet. Find his current location.

And the answer is….. 4,120 + - 1,375= 2,745 above sea level

An elevator picked up passengers on the 10th floor and descended 7 floors before letting them off. On the what floor did the passengers exited the elevator?

And the answer is… 10-7=3rd floor

The temperature at 5:00p. m was 5ºC The temperature at 5:00p.m was 5ºC. The temperature dropped 9 degrees by midnight. What was the temperature at midnight?

And the answer is……. 5-9=-4

Sara borrowed $50 from her Dad Sara borrowed $50 from her Dad. After earning money with a part-time job, Sara paid her Dad $23. How much money does Sara still owe her Dad?

And the answer is…….. -50+23=-27

In the afternoon, Julio heard part of a weather report In the afternoon, Julio heard part of a weather report. The meteorologist said the temperature had risen 25ºF from early morning temperature of -15ºF. What was the afternoon temperature?

And the answer is…. -15 + 25 = 10

The Jets started a play on their 35 yard line but were pushed back 10 yards. On what yard line are they on now?

And the answer is…. 35 + -10 = 25

A submarine is in the ocean 3,000ft below sea level A submarine is in the ocean 3,000ft below sea level. The captain has given orders to bring the sub up 1,200 ft. How far below sea level will this change put the sub?

And the answer is……. -3,000+1,200=-1,800

Ken borrowed $250 from a bank and $125 from a friend Ken borrowed $250 from a bank and $125 from a friend. By how much is Ken in debt?

And the answer is….. -250 + - 125 = -375

The opening stock price for Pizza Pete’s was 56 The opening stock price for Pizza Pete’s was 56. during the day, the price fell 7 points. What was the stock’s selling price at closing?

And the answer is…. 56 + -7 = 49

At 5:00a. m. , the temperature was -5ºC At 5:00a.m., the temperature was -5ºC. By noon, the temperature had risen 11º. What was the temperature at noon?

And the answer is…. -5º + 11º=6º

Karen had a balance of $57 in her checking account Karen had a balance of $57 in her checking account. She wrote a new check for $90. What is her new balance?

And the answer is….. 57 + -90 =-33

A parachutist falls at a rate of 25 feet per second A parachutist falls at a rate of 25 feet per second. How has the parachutist’s altitude changed after 1 minute?

And the answer is…. -25 * 60=-3,480

Susan purchased her friend’s 10 speed bike for $144 Susan purchased her friend’s 10 speed bike for $144. She has agreed to pay her friend in equal payments over the course of two months. If Susan pays a portion each week, how will her checking account be affected each week?

And the answer is….. -144 ÷ 8=18

Paul purchased a stereo on layaway. His payments are $37 a month Paul purchased a stereo on layaway. His payments are $37 a month. Paul has written checks for 7 payments. How has this affected his checking account?

And the answer is… -37*7=-$259

During the summer morning, the temperature increased by 3º each hour from 6:00a.m. until noon. What was the total change in temperature during these morning hours?

And the answer is…. 6 * 3 =18

Jill can rappel a mountainside at a rate of 75 feet per minute Jill can rappel a mountainside at a rate of 75 feet per minute. How long should it take Jill to rappel a 1,725-foot cliff?

And the answer is…. -1,725 ÷ -75 = 23

During four football plays, the Jets lost 24 yards During four football plays, the Jets lost 24 yards. The coach noticed that they lost the same number of yards during each play. By how many yards did the Jet’s position on the field change each play?

And the answer is… -24 ÷ 4=-6