Question

A bank records deposits as positive numbers and withdrawals as negative numbers. Mike withdrew $60 from his bank account 3 times. What is the change in Mike's account balance after all withdrawals? a) write the setup (the expression) b) answer as an integer c) answer in a sentence

Answer 1

-$180

Explanation:

Mike withdrew $60 from his bank account 3 times.

The bank record withdrawals as negative numbers

a) write the setup (the expression)

= -$60 * x

= -$60x

Where x = number of times Mike withdrew

b) answer as an integer

-$60 * 3

= -$180

c) answer in a sentence

$60 * 3

= -$180

= Negative $180 or minus $180