5) Write a story problem that will result in the problem -3 + (-8).

Sara went on a shopping spree and bought 3 dresses worth $3 each. Later, while she was looking for her purse in the parking lot, she dropped her wallet, containing $8. Unfortunately, by the time Sara realized she had lost her wallet, someone had taken the $8 from it. What is the total amount of money Sara lost in this situation?

Sure! Here's a story problem that will result in the expression -3 + (-8):

Tom had 3 dollars in his pocket, but he decided to spend all of it on a toy. Afterwards, he remembered that he owed his friend Sandy 8 dollars. How much money does Tom owe Sandy in total?