Q:

Which of the following situations can be modeled by the expression 5 - (-3)?

Accepted Solution

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Answer:-8 + 35   can be read as    35 - 8    when we rearrange the numbers in the mathematical sentence.  When Shawn went to bed, the temperature was originally 35 degrees.  As time passed, which is the point he was sleeping, the temperature decreased by 8 degrees.  Decrease will be indicated by a negative.  Decrease by 8  is  -8.  Therefore, the last situation will make sense.can i get brainliest?