Question

hello I'm a 7th grader can you please help me with my math summer package and explain it in a way that a 7th grader can understand it.....I need help with number 1 ...

Answer 1

Suppose that both Brian and Kristen pay $18.42 in order to diminish their checkbook balance. Then, after the payment, their current balances would be

`\begin{gathered} Brian:-23.45+18.42=-5.03 \\ Kristen:18.42-18.42=0 \end{gathered}`

Therefore, after paying the same amount ($18.42), Kristen's debt has reduced to zero while Brian still owes $5.03.

Thus, Brian owes more money than Kristen.