The task is to write the opposite of each given statement or number. The concept of "opposite" in mathematics typically involves changing the sign (positive to negative, or vice versa) or reversing the direction or meaning of a quantity. Let's solve each part step by step:
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1) Earning $500.
- The opposite of earning money is losing money.
- Opposite:
Losing $500.
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2) 100 km above sea level.
- The opposite of being above sea level is being below sea level.
- Opposite:
100 km below sea level.
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3) An increase of 8.
- The opposite of an increase is a decrease.
- Opposite:
A decrease of 8.
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4) Gaining a weight of 8 kg.
- The opposite of gaining weight is losing weight.
- Opposite:
Losing a weight of 8 kg.
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5) A loss of $50.
- The opposite of a loss is a gain.
- Opposite:
A gain of $50.
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6) Going 6 km to the east.
- The opposite of going east is going west.
- Opposite:
Going 6 km to the west.
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7) 100
- The opposite of a positive number is its negative counterpart.
- Opposite:
-100
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8) A deposit of $100.
- The opposite of a deposit is a withdrawal.
- Opposite:
A withdrawal of $100.
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9) -50
- The opposite of a negative number is its positive counterpart.
- Opposite:
50
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10) 4°C below the freezing point.
- The opposite of being below the freezing point is being above the freezing point.
- Opposite:
4°C above the freezing point.
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Final Answers:
1. Losing $500.
2. 100 km below sea level.
3. A decrease of 8.
4. Losing a weight of 8 kg.
5. A gain of $50.
6. Going 6 km to the west.
7. -100
8. A withdrawal of $100.
9. 50
10. 4°C above the freezing point.
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{Losing \$500.} \\
2. \text{100 km below sea level.} \\
3. \text{A decrease of 8.} \\
4. \text{Losing a weight of 8 kg.} \\
5. \text{A gain of \$50.} \\
6. \text{Going 6 km to the west.} \\
7. -100 \\
8. \text{A withdrawal of \$100.} \\
9. 50 \\
10. \text{4°C above the freezing point.}
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of math integer worksheet.
