Question

1. 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.

a) you found that the total change in elvas account balance is about -$10.
b) what is the exact change to elvas account balance, in dollars?
-51.25 + 39.50 = -11.75
c) complete the statement to describe how elvas account balance changed.
elvas account balance? by $11.75.

Explanation:

Step1: Sum the two balance changes

$\$-51.25 + \$39.50$

Step2: Calculate the exact total change

$\$-51.25 + 39.50 = \$-11.75$

Step3: Interpret the negative result

A negative total change means the balance decreased.

Answer:

1. The exact change to Elva's account balance is $\$-11.75$.
2. Elva's account balance decreased by $\$11.75$.