Dale currently has $599 in his savings account. Prior to getting paid, he had $230 in his savings account. How much was Dale’s paycheck?
A.
$230 + x = $599
x = $369
B.
$230 + $599 = x
x = $829
C.
$230x = $599
x = $2.60
D.
none of the above

Question

Dale currently has $599 in his savings account. Prior to getting paid, he had $230 in his savings account. How much was Dale’s paycheck?
A.
$230 + x = $599
x = $369
B.
$230 + $599 = x
x = $829
C.
$230x = $599
x = $2.60
D.
none of the above

mathstudent55 · Answer

His paycheck in an unknown, so call it x.
Before depositing his paycheck, he had $230 in the bank.
You follow so far?

anonymous · Answer

YES I DO :)

anonymous · Answer

IS IT N KUZ IM JUST THINKIN HARD????

mathstudent55 · Answer

He has $230. Now he deposits his paycheck amount of x.
What operation shows him adding x amount to $230?

anonymous · Answer

I MEANT B :/

mathstudent55 · Answer

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