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John owes the credit card company $642, so his balance is –$642. If John uses the credit card to make a $250 purchase, what is his new balance?

User Deluan
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his balance would be -874 because he just used another $250 he didn't have. so you subtract 250 from -642
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His new balance would be -$892. Hope this helps! :)
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