Question

Select the algebraic equation that correctly represents the given sentence.

Tina had $640 in her bank account. When she took out d dollars, her balance was $460.
A. $460 – d = $640
B. $640 – d = $460
C. $640 + $460 = d
D. $460 – $640 = d

Answer 1

The answer is B, because she started with $640 and then remover d and she ended up with $469

Answer 2

Hi!

I will put the key parts of this word problem in bold.

Tina had $640 in her bank account. When she took out d dollars, her balance was $460.

So, try to write an equation from that information.

$640 took out d makes $460
$640 - d = $460

The answer is B. $640 - d = $460

Hope this helps! :)
-Peredhel