Question

Last week, Clay had a beginning balance of $50 in his account. He wrote 2 checks for $23 each from his checking account , withdrew another $5, and finally made a deposit of $22. Part A: Write an expression and your answer to show his final account balance at the end of the week 23 * 2 = 46 Part B: Explain in words, what Clay should do to get his accaunt balance to zero?

Answer 1

Part A

y =($50 - ($23 × 2 + $5)+ $22)

y = $21

Part B

Clay can get his balance to zero by withdrawing or writing another check for $21

Explanation:

Last week, Clay had a beginning balance of $50 in his account. He wrote 2 checks for $23 each from his checking account , withdrew another $5, and finally made a deposit of $22.

Part A: Write an expression and your answer to show his final account balance at the end of the week 23 * 2 = 46

Let his final Account Balance = y

y =($50 - ($23 × 2 + $5)+ $22)

y =$72 - $51

y = $21

Part B: Explain in words, what Clay should do to get his account balance to zero?

Clay can get his balance to zero by withdrawing or writing another check for $21

= $21 - $21

= $0