Question

Maya's bank account has $55. She wrote a check for $42.

Which expression represents this situation ?

a) 55-42
b) (-42)-55
c) 55+42
d)42-55

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

She is subtracting 42 from 55.

Answer 2

Answer: 55-42

Explanation: If she is taking something away then she needs to take the original number and subtract whatever amount she is writing a check for.