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QuestionSi-Ready Solve Rroblems with Rational Numbers - Instruction - Level G
Elva monitors her savings account online. On Monday she withdraws money, and the change to her account balance is $-\$ 51.25$ . On Tuesday she deposits money and the change to her balance is $+\$ 39.50$ . She wants to know the total change in her account after the two transactions.
Write an expression for the total change in Elva's account. $-51.25+39.50$
Is the total change in Elva's account positive or negative? negative positive

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

1. The change in Elva's account balance on Monday is $-\$51.25$ .
2. The change in Elva's account balance on Tuesday is $+\$39.50$ .
3. We need to find the total change in Elva's account balance after both transactions.

STEP 2

1. Write the expression for the total change.
2. Calculate the total change.
3. Determine if the total change is positive or negative.

STEP 3

Write the expression for the total change in Elva's account.
$-51.25 + 39.50$

STEP 4

Calculate the total change by performing the addition.
$-51.25 + 39.50 = -11.75$

STEP 5

Determine if the total change is positive or negative.
Since $-11.75$ is less than zero, the total change is negative.
The total change in Elva's account is $-\$11.75$ , which is negative.

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