Question

Select the problem that the expression 5(-8) - 19+ 26 = -33 could represent.

А Maxim sold 5 shirts for $8 each and a pair of boots for $26. Afterwards, he paid off a
debt to a friend for $19. By how much did the amount of money Maxim originally had
change?
B Geoff bought 5 shirts for $8 each and a pair of pants for $19. His mother also gave him
$26. By how much did the amount of money Geoff had change?
C Carey lost $5 at the park, so she pawned a ring for $19. Then her brother gave her $26.
By how much did the amount of money Carey originally had change?
D Chrissy bought 26 cats for $8 each and sold a rat for $5. She also sold a rat cage for
$19. By how much did the amount of money Chrissy originally had change?

Answer 1

The expression represents Geoff who bought 5 shirts for $8 each, a pair of pants for $19, and received $26 from his mother, resulting in an increase of $28 in the money he had.

Step-by-step explanation:

The mathematical expression 5(-8) - 19 + 26 = -33 could represent scenario B. In this problem, Geoff bought 5 shirts at $8 each, spent $19 on a pair of pants, and then received $26 from his mother. To determine how much Geoff's amount of money changed, we can calculate the cost of the shirts (5 shirts × $8/shirt = $40), subtract the cost of the pants, and add the money given by his mother. This gives us a total change of $40 (shirts) - $19 (pants) + $26 (mother's gift) = $47 - $19 = $28. Geoff's amount of money increased by $28.