Hey!
The first step to solving this equation would be to create an equation for this word problem.
New Equation :
42,000 + 3,433.52 = ?
Now all we have to do is solve this equation.
Solution {New Equation Solved} :
45,433.52
So, this means Bella earned $45,433.52 in total last year.
Hope this helps!
- Lindsey Frazier ♥