Which of the following is a real-world problem that could be solved with the sum −22+9 ?

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The sum \(-22 + 9\) equals \(-13\). Here’s a real-world problem that this equation could represent:

Imagine you have a bank account with a balance of \(-22\) dollars, which means you are overdrawn by 22 dollars. If you deposit 9 dollars into your account, you can represent this situation with the equation \(-22 + 9\). The result, \(-13\), indicates that after the deposit, your account balance will still be overdrawn, now at \(-13\) dollars.

So, the problem is: "You are currently overdrawn by $22 in your bank account, and you deposit $9. How much are you still overdrawn?"