Question

Jesse deposits $428 into his new checking account. During the month, he deposits $40 and withdraws $25, $283, and $119. What is the account's balance at end of the month?

Answer 1

Answer: $41

Explanation:

Let x be his checking account. Depositing money means adding, and withdrawing beans subtracting. You will get x + 40 - 25 - 283 - 119. Get the like terms. You will get 15 - 283 - 119, then -268 - 119, and get -387. So your answer is x - 387. Replace x with 428. Do 428 - 387 which is 41.