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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.