Bryce earned $32.95 at his job last weekend. He then spent $3.50 on a birthday card. Find 32.95+(−3.50)

and interpret this sum in the context of the problem.(1 point)
Responses

32.95+(−3.50)=29.45
. $29.45 is the amount Bryce has left from his earnings last weekend after purchasing the birthday card.
32.95 plus left parenthesis negative 3.50 right parenthesis equals 29.45 . $29.45 is the amount Bryce has left from his earnings last weekend after purchasing the birthday card.

32.95+(−3.50)=36.45
. $36.45 is the amount Bryce has all together from both work and the birthday card.
32.95 plus left parenthesis negative 3.50 right parenthesis equals 36.45 . $36.45 is the amount Bryce has all together from both work and the birthday card.

32.95+(−3.50)=29.45
. $29.45 is the amount Bryce will get paid next weekend.
32.95 plus left parenthesis negative 3.50 right parenthesis equals 29.45 . $29.45 is the amount Bryce will get paid next weekend.

32.95+(−3.50)=29.55
. $29.55 is the amount Bryce has left from his earnings last weekend after purchasing the birthday card.

1 answer

The correct response is:

32.95 + (−3.50) = 29.45. $29.45 is the amount Bryce has left from his earnings last weekend after purchasing the birthday card.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Bryce earned $32.95 and then spent $3.50.
  • The operation 32.95 + (−3.50) calculates his remaining amount after the purchase.
  • Thus, the equation accurately reflects that Bryce has $29.45 left after buying the birthday card.