Question

Which situation translates to |−15|

and has a magnitude of 15?(1 point)
Responses

a gain of 15 points
a gain of 15 points

an increase of 15 inches in length
an increase of 15 inches in length

15 degrees below zero
15 degrees below zero

15% off the sale price
15% off the sale price

Answer 1

15 degrees below zero

Explanation:

A gain is positive.

An increase is positive.

Degrees below zero are negative.

15 degrees below zero is -15 degrees.

The magnitude of -15 is |-15| and is 15

15% is a positive number.

Answer: 15 degrees below zero