Question

Last year, Gena’s food cart business was $225 in debt. This year, the debt has tripled. Which expressions show how much Gena’s business is currently in debt? Check all that apply.

225(3)


(3)(–225)


–225 + 3


3 – 225

–225(3)


(3)(–225)


–225 + 3


3 – 225


–225(3)

Answer 1

A. 225(3)

B. (3)(–225)

C.–225 + 3

D. 3 – 225

E. –225(3)

Explanation:

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Answer 2

(3)(-225) and -225(3).

Explanation:

First, since ¨in debt¨ is describing negative value, all of the expressions that have positive 225 is incorrect. Also, since the term ¨triple¨ is describing multiplcation, any expression that does not have multiplication is also incorrect. This process of elimination leads to two answers, which both are correct.