Question

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John has $132.55 in his bank account. He wants to join a guitar class that charges a $15 fee every week. John plans to take the class for 12 weeks.
If John pays for 12 weeks of guitar classes from his account, his account balance will be $

Answer 1

John will have $-47.45 in his account, he owes the bank $47.45

Explanation:

$15x12= $180

$132.55-$180= $-47.45

Answer 2

Answer: -47.45 dollars

The negative balance means John is in debt with the bank.

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Work Shown:

1 week = $15

12 weeks = 15*12 = $180

It costs John $180 total to do 12 weeks of guitar class.

His balance will be 132.55 - 180 = -47.45 dollars