Question

Ramon. Wants to balance his checking account. He has a $2340 in the account. He writes a check for $140. He posits a check for $268. How much does Ramon have left in his checking account

Answer 1

So,

There are two transactions in Ramon's account. He first withdraws $140 (the check) and then deposits $268. We can write this as an expression.

2340 - 140 + 268

Simplify.
2200 + 268
2468

Ramon has $2468 left in his checking account.