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: $-24div3=-8$.
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:

Step1: Analyze the negative sign

The negative sign in -24 (total dogs adopted out) and -8 indicates a decrease.

Step2: Analyze the division

Dividing by 3 (number of days) gives the average per - day change.

Answer:

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