Question

Dale currently has $599 in his savings account. Prior to getting paid, he had $230 in his savings account. How much was Dale’s paycheck?
A. $230 + x = $599 x = $369
B. $230 + $599 = x x = $829
C. $230x = $599 x = $2.60
D. none of the above

Answer 1

Hi!

So really focus on the fact that he started at $230, and then added an amount of money which we'll call x, which made his total equal $599. 

Take the parts I put in bold, and write the equation.
$230 + x = $599

Now we need to find x. 

Whatever we do to the equation, we do it to both sides. 
Our goal is to isolate x on one side. 

Subtract 230 from both sides. 
$230 - $230 + x = $599 - $230
x = $369

The answer is A. $230 + x = $599 x = $369

Hope this helps! :)
-Peredhel