Question

Halo has a balance of -$12.75 in her bank account. Sam has a balance of $12.27 in his bank account. What is the difference between their balances?

Answer 1

Answer: 25.02

Explanation:

You must combine both totals as if they were positive numbers.

The number -12.75 is 12.75 away from 0 and then you add that plus 12.27 to see how far they are from each other.

Answer 2

The difference between Halo's and Sam's bank balances is $25.02. (Halo's balance of -$12.75 minus Sam's balance of $12.27)