Lake Okeechobee’s water level was at sea level in April. In May, the lake’s level rose 4 inches and in June it rose 2 more inches. As a result of no rain, the lake’s level fell 5 inches in July and 3 more inches in August.



Select all the expressions that describe this situation.




4 – 5


4 + 2 – 5 – 3


4 + 2 – (5 – 3)


4 + 2 – (5 + 3)


4 + 2 – (– 5) – (– 3)


4 + 2 + (– 5) + (– 3)