Question

Kat had $23. Then she earned $116 shoveling snow. After Kat spent money for ice skating lessons, she has $33 remaining. Estimate how much money Kat spent on ice skating lessons.

Answer 1

Based on the given conditions, formulate 23-116x=33

Rearrange variables to the left side of the equation: -116x=33-23

Calculate the sum or difference: -116x=10

Divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of variable: x= -10/116

Cross out the common factor-5/58

Answer 2

D) $110 is the best answer, but the real answer is $106.

Explanation:

We can add Kat's $116 earning shoveling snow to her $23 initial balance. This means she had $139 available when she starting her ice skating lessons. Her remaining balance of $33 can be subtracted from the balance of $139 to find how much she spent for ice skating lessons.

This amounts to $106 for ices skating. Oddly, the answer options don't have the correct answer, but the question does say "estimate." So lets estimate that $110 is close enough.