This morning, Elena wrote a check in the amount of $42.50. This brought her balance down to –$14.25. Suppose n represents Elena's balance before she wrote the check.

Which equation can be used to represent this situation?

A.
n – 14.25 = 42.50

B.
n + 42.50 = –14.25

C.
n – 42.50 = –14.25

D.
n – 14.25 = –42.50

Question

This morning, Elena wrote a check in the amount of $42.50. This brought her balance down to –$14.25. Suppose n represents Elena's balance before she wrote the check. 
 
Which equation can be used to represent this situation?
 
 A.
n – 14.25 = 42.50
 
 B.
n + 42.50 = –14.25
 
 C.
n – 42.50 = –14.25
 
 D.
n – 14.25 = –42.50

animelover91804 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

c

anonymous · Answer

C

jack_prism · Answer

c because you need to add to the equation to get the original number

anonymous · Answer

she takes out $42, so she loses money from her original amount of money n, and ends up with around $12

animelover91804 · Answer

Thanks chu!!!! :3