Question

Kyle wrote this equation to represent a story problem.


Which story problem matches Kyle’s equation?


Each week for 3 weeks, Kyle earned $4 watering plants. How much money did Kyle have at the end of 3 weeks?


Each week for 3 weeks, Kyle borrowed $4 from his brother. How much money did Kyle owe at the end of 3 weeks?


Kyle earned $3 the first week and loaned $4 to his brother the second week. How much money did Kyle have at the end of the second week?


Kyle made 3 projects that each used up 4 feet of ribbon. How much ribbon was used in all?

Answer 1

"Each week for 3 weeks, Kyle borrowed $4 from his brother. How much money did Kyle owe at the end of 3 weeks?"

Reason: Borrowing $4 is a -4 change each week, done 3 times → 3 × (−4) = −12, so he owes $12.