Question

Tessa had $35. She bought a book for $7 and a magazine for $5. Which expression correctly shows the total money Tessa has left?

A $35 − (−$7) + (−$5)

B $35 + (−$7) − (−$5)

C $35 + (−$7) + (−$5)

D $35 − (−$7) − (−$5)

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

7 plus 5 is 12 so 12 is the total amount she used

she had 35 so when you subtract 35 and 12 you get 23

Answer C is the only one that equals 23

Answer 2

The answer is C.

Explanation: