Question

danika runs an adoption shelter for dogs. she adopts out twenty - four dogs over a three - day weekend to new homes. the following equation is written to represent the situation: -24÷3 = -8. which of the following best explains the meaning of -8 in the equation? a the total dog population in the shelter decreased by a total of 8 dogs over the three - day weekend. b the dog population in the shelter increased by an average of 8 dogs each day of the three - day weekend. c the dog population in the shelter decreased by an average of 8 dogs each day of the three - day weekend. d the dog population in the shelter is considered -8 because danika did not have enough dogs to adopt out to families over the three - day weekend.

Explanation:

The equation -24 ÷ 3 = -8 represents the number of dogs adopted out per day. -24 is the total number of dogs adopted out (negative as it's a decrease in shelter population), divided by 3 days. The result -8 means, on average, 8 dogs were adopted out each day (a decrease in the shelter's dog - population).

Answer:

C. The dog population in the shelter decreased by an average of 8 dogs each day of the three - day weekend.