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Elaine earned $15.00 for babysitting and $8.50 for her paper route. She spent $23.30 on a gift for her brother. If those were the only entries on Elaine’s financial record, was the difference between her income and expenses positive or negative? (Enter + or – for your answer.)

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they were negative 15.00 + 8.50 = 23.50 gift was $23.30 she has 20 cents left
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