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

anonymous · Answer

A

anonymous · Answer

Since it was added, we can assume x amount of dollars was added to his account.

anonymous · Answer

So by subtracting how much dale has now by how much he had earlier, we can find the amount of money he earned.