Problem 97 - Introductory Algebra for College Students

Question

Will help you prepare for the material covered in the next section. In each exercise, write an integer that is the result of the given situation. You earn \(\$ 150\), but then you misplace \(\$ 90\).

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The remaining amount of money is \(\$ 60\).

Step 1: Identify the amounts

You start with an earning of \(\$ 150\) and then lose \(\$ 90\).

Step 2: Perform the subtraction

To find out the remaining money, subtract the misplaced amount from the total earnings. This is done as follows: \(\$ 150 - \$ 90\).

Step 3: Calculate the result

The result of the subtraction \(\$ 150 - \$ 90\) gives you the remaining money.