Question

tom receives $50 for mowing his neighbors lawn. he uses $15 to buy a new book, puts half of what is left in a savings account, and then earns an additional $8 for helping a friend with yard work. write the expression that represents the amount of money tom keeps (and does not put in his savings account). select one: a. \\(\frac{1}{2}(50 + 15) + 8\\) b. \\(\frac{1}{2}(50 - 15) + 8\\) c. \\(\frac{1}{2}(50 - 15) - 8\\) d. \\(\frac{1}{2}(50 + 15) - 8\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate money after book

$50 - 15$

Step2: Find non-savings leftover

$\frac{1}{2}(50 - 15)$

Step3: Add extra earnings

$\frac{1}{2}(50 - 15) + 8$

Answer:

B. $\frac{1}{2}(50 - 15) + 8$