Question

Henry starts the day with $30. He and his sister go to the fair. He pays for his own admission of $10,but fails to notice that $15 falls out of his wallet while he is paying. His sister lends him $10 so that he can still enjoy the fair. Write the equation that illustrates his day’s financial events.

Answer 1

30-30-15+10 Henry starts with 30, loses 10, and then another 15. Than his sister gives him 10.

Answer 2

Henry has $30
pays for admission -$10
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Total = $ 20

Now Henry has $20
but now -$15 falls from his wallet
--------- So now he is having $5
And his sister lends him + $10
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So now he is having $15