Question

8: spiral review
write an equation with three numbers whose sum is 0.
□ + □ + □ = 0

Explanation:

Step1: Pick a positive number

Choose $2$

Step2: Pick its negative pair

Choose $-2$

Step3: Pick 0 to sum to 0

Choose $0$

Step4: Form the equation

Combine the numbers: $2 + (-2) + 0 = 0$

Answer:

$2 + (-2) + 0 = 0$
(Note: Other valid combinations like $1 + (-3) + 2 = 0$ are also acceptable, this is one example.)