Question

You solved problems involving rational numbers.

When Asher deposits money into his bank account on Thursday, the
balance changes by 15.12. When he withdraws money on Friday, his
balance changes by - 24.97.
Write an expression for the total change in Asher's account.

Answer 1

15.12 + (-24.97)

The first term represents the initial amount of money deposited into Asher's bank account on Thursday. The second term shows the amount of money that was withdrawn on Friday.