In golf, scores are often stated as the number of strokes above or below par for the course. Two golfers played a round of golf during the weekend. Find the difference in scores if John score 7 above par and Diane scored 3 below par.
Sonia has $235 in her savings account. She withdraws $45. Later, she deposits $125. What is left in her savings account? Include the units.
A team gained 5 yards on their first play of the game. Then they gained another 3 yards. Then they lost 12 yards. Find the total change in yardage. Include the units.
The highest and lowest recorded temperatures for the state of Texas are 120°F and -23°F. Find the difference in these extreme temperatures. Include the units.
During a 5–day workweek, the stock market decreased by 65 points. Find the average daily change in the market for the week. Include the units.
Mr. Diaz decreased the speed of his car by 30 miles per hour over a period of 10 seconds. Find the average change in speed each second.
A hot air balloon descends at a rate of 25 feet per minute. How far will the balloon have desceded after 7 minutes?
The basketball team lost their last 6 games. They lost by a total of 48 points. Find their average number of points relative to their opponents. Include the units.
A submarine descends at a rate of 60 feet each minute. How long will it take it to descend to a depth of 660 feet below the surface? Include the units.
The average person loses 50 to 80 hairs per day. Suppose you lose 65 hairs per day for 15 days without growing any new ones. How many hairs have you lost in total?