1. The problem asks which scenarios could describe the number -5. 2. Let's analyze each option: - A) The cyclist's original time was 12:45 and it is now 12:40. The time decreased by 5 minutes, so the change is $12:40 - 12:45 = -5$ minutes. - B) The runner's original pace was 7:32 and is now 7:37. The pace increased by 5 seconds, so the change is $7:37 - 7:32 = +5$ seconds, which is positive, not -5. - C) The customer paid a 5 fee. Paying 5 means losing 5 units, so this can be represented as -5. - D) The soccer team had one point and now has 6 points. The change is $6 - 1 = +5$, positive 5, not -5. - E) The student missed a 5 point question. Missing points means losing 5 points, so this can be represented as -5. 3. Therefore, the scenarios that describe the number -5 are A, C, and E. Final answer: A, C, E