Sheet # 75/ Positive and Negative Numbers
Name: ________________________ Date_____________
Explain and Show Your Work.
Write a positive or negative number for each situation.
a) A tower is 500 meters above sea level.
b) James earned $50.
c) Karen lost $5.
d) It is 40 degree below zero.
e) A plane soared to 35,000 feet.
f) The elevator went down 12 floors.
g) Carol spent $100.
h) Mrs. Smith lost 10 pounds.
i) Mr. Smith gained 20 pounds.
Answers for sheet # 75
a) A tower is 500 meters above sea level. + 500 meters
b) James earned $50. + $50
c) Karen lost $5. -$5
d) It is 40 degree below zero. -40 degrees.
e) A plane soared to 35,000 feet. + 35,000 feet.
f) The elevator went down 12 floors. -12 feet.
g) Carol spent $100. - $100.
h) Mrs. Smith lost 10 pounds. - 10 pounds
i) Mr. Smith gained 20 pounds. + 20 pounds.