Question

Maddison checking account hada balance of -$12. Then she wrote a check for $15. Which represents Maddison's account balance now?

Answer 1

Current balance: -$12
New check written: -$15

New account balance: -$27 ("27 bucks in the red")

Answer 2

If Madison's checking account had a balance of -$12 and she wrote a check for $15, then her account balance is at $3.
-12+15=3