Question

Karen has a balance of $12 left in her checking account. She needs to write a check for $44. What will be her balance if she writes the check?

Answer 1

-32$

Explanation:

12 - 44 = -32

Answer 2

-$32

Explanation:

Karen starts with $12 in her account but she needs to write a check for $44.

When you write a check you are taking money away from your account so you are subtracting.

So to find how much money she has in her account after writing a check, you have to subtract 12 from 44.

12 - 44 = -32