Can you help me with my Algebra?

Question

Write a number to represent each of the following situations. Then write the opposite and a number to represent it.

1. A gain of 5 yards. Opposite:____ Number:____
2.A profit of $100. Opposite:____ Number:____
3. The absolue value of -6 is: ___ Number:____
4. For what values of (a) is the equation |a|=5 true?

Thanks for the help.

(Absolute)

Answer 1

1. a loss of 5 yards : -5
2. a cost of $100 : -100
3. (-6) : 6
4. 5,-5

Answer 2

1. A loss of 5 yards. Absolute number |5|
2. A loss of $100. Absolute number |100|
3. Absolute value |6|
4. Values of (a) are +5 & -5

Answer 3

1) a loss of 5 yards ; -5
2) loss of $100 ; -100
3) 6
4) only when a = 5 or -5

Answer 4

1) -5
2) -100
3) +6
4) 5