Question

write an expression for the new balance using as few terms as possible. A checking account has a balance of -$126.89. A customer makes two deposits, one 3 1/2 times the other, and then withdraws $25.

Answer 1

Answer:

New balance = -151.89 + 4.5x

(where x is the value of the smaller deposit)

Step-by-step explanation:

The inicial balance was -126.89.

Then, it were made two deposits, one with the value of x, and one that is 3 1/2 times the other, that is, 3.5x.

Then, the customer made a withdraw of $25.

So, The new balance can be calculated as:

New balance = inicial balance + x + 3.5x - 25

New balance = -126.89 + 4.5x - 25

New balance = -151.89 + 4.5x