Which is an equation for the given word problem?
After Joel deposits $25.50 into his savings account, his balance is $275.00.
Which equation can be used to find the amount, n, in his account before he made the deposit?
A.
n + 275.00 = 25.50
B.
25.50 – n = 275.00
C.
n – 275.00 = 25.50
D.
25.50 + n = 275.00
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OpenStudy (black_ninja123):
What do you think the answer is?
OpenStudy (readergirl12):
C?
OpenStudy (black_ninja123):
No its actually D
OpenStudy (readergirl12):
You sureeee? :3
OpenStudy (black_ninja123):
Yes
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OpenStudy (readergirl12):
Okie *^-^*
OpenStudy (black_ninja123):
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OpenStudy (manish00333):
if the new balance is $275 and he added $25.5, then you can easily write down that to find the old balance (n) all you need is to subtract 25.5 from 275.
so that is: 275 - 25.5 = n
if you manipulate the equation (add 25.5 on both sides), you can see that
25.5 + n = 275