Question

Alaina has $28 in her account. She wants to purchase a pair of shoes that costs $45. If Alaina makes the purchase, which integer will represent the amount of money in Alaina’s account?

Answer 1

$ -17

Explanation:

If she has $28 dollars already, making the $45 purchase will bring it into the negatives because 28 - 45 is -17

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Answer 2

-17

Explanation:

Amount in Alaina's Account=$28

Cost of Shoe Purchased=$45

If she makes the purchase,

The Amount in her account= Previous Amount-Price of Purchased Item

=28-45=-$17

Amina will be owing $17 on her account.

The integer is -17.