In which story is the answer to the question 0?Choices:(A)Hanson learned a new dice game this week, where you earn or lose points based on the number you roll. At the end of the game, Hanson had −12 points. Hanson's friend Brenda ended with 12 more points than Hanson ended with. How many points did Brenda have at the end of the game?(B)Hanson learned a new dice game this week, where you earn or lose points based on the number you roll. At the end of the game, Hanson had −12 points. Hanson's friend Brenda ended with 12 fewer points than Hanson ended with. How many points did Brenda have at the end of the game?
Q. In which story is the answer to the question 0?Choices:(A)Hanson learned a new dice game this week, where you earn or lose points based on the number you roll. At the end of the game, Hanson had −12 points. Hanson's friend Brenda ended with 12 more points than Hanson ended with. How many points did Brenda have at the end of the game?(B)Hanson learned a new dice game this week, where you earn or lose points based on the number you roll. At the end of the game, Hanson had −12 points. Hanson's friend Brenda ended with 12 fewer points than Hanson ended with. How many points did Brenda have at the end of the game?
Calculate Brenda's points (A): Step 1: Solve for Brenda's points in story (A). Hanson ended with −12 points. Brenda had 12 more points than Hanson. Calculation: −12+12=0.
Calculate Brenda's points B: Step 2: Solve for Brenda's points in story B. Hanson ended with −12 points. Brenda had 12 fewer points than Hanson. Calculation: −12−12=−24.
Determine final answer: Step 3: Determine which story's question results in an answer of 0. In story (A), Brenda's points are 0. In story (B), Brenda's points are −24.
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