Question

Write a story problem that includes both integers -8 and 12What does zero represent in your story problem?

Answer 1

Story problem:

Jacqueline has $12 in her bank account, and pays $8 in the supermarket. She now has $12 -$8 = $4 in her account.

What does zero represent:

It would mean that Jacqueline would have no money in her bank account.