Which is an equation for the given word problem?

After Nancy deposits her birthday gift of $20.00 into her savings account, her balance is $225.50.

Which equation can be used to find the amount, n, in her account before she made the deposit?

A.

20.00 – n = 225.50

B.

20.00 + n = 225.50

C.

n – 225.50 = 20.00

D.

n + 225.50 = 20.00

Question

Which is an equation for the given word problem?

 

After Nancy deposits her birthday gift of $20.00 into her savings account, her balance is $225.50.

 

Which equation can be used to find the amount, n, in her account before she made the deposit?
  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
 
20.00 – n = 225.50
   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
 
20.00 + n = 225.50
   
   

 
 

  

  C. 
 
n – 225.50 = 20.00
   
   

 
 

  

  D. 
 
n + 225.50 = 20.00

anonymous · Answer

@iGreen

igreen · Answer

The answer is B, because you have to subtract the $20 she put in.