Question

essa had $35. she bought a book for $7 and a magazine for $5. which expression correctly shows the total money tessa has left? a $35 − (−$7) (−$5) b $35 (−$7) − (−$5) c $35 (−$7) (−$5) d $35 − (−$7) − (−$5) a b c d

Answer 1

In both cases money is being taken away from her total amount. A negative negative is a positive, so you don't want any expression with a negative negative. This eliminates A, B, and D, leaving only C. In this expression, both times money is being taken away, making it correct.

Answer 2

In both cases money is being taken away from her total amount. A negative negative is a positive, so you don't want any expression with a negative negative. This eliminates A, B, and D, leaving only C. In this expression, both times money is being taken away, making it correct.