Question

I. You withdraw $17 from your account.

II. A running back loses 17 yards in a game.

III. The temperature rises 17 degrees.

The integer -17 would BEST represent which of these events?

A. I only
B) III only
C) I and II only
D) II and III only

Answer 1

The answer is C) I and II only

Answer 2

C.
The negative (-) means that you are losing 17 of something.

in I and II you are also losing 17 things. I you are losing 17 dollars and II you are losing 17 yards. III, however, you are gaining 17 degrees so it is not the answer.