Question

After the bank cashed a check Maureen wrote for $60, her balance was -$14. The equation

b+(-60) --14can be
used to represent this situation, where b is Maureen's balance, in dollars, before the check was cashed. Maureen
attempted to solve the equation using the steps below.

Answer 1

the Answer is the second one

Explanation:

Answer 2

The initial cash balance in bank is $46

Explanation:

The equation given to determine b which is the initial money before she withdrew $60 is

b + (-60) = -14

Let's solve for the value of b which is the initial balance of the money in the bank.

b + (-60) = -14

b -60 = -14

b = -14+60

b = 60-14

b = 46

The initial money before she withdrew $60 was $46