Question

marcus added two transactions to his bank account today. first he deposited a check for $22. then he bought dinner for $22. which expression represents the two transactions he added?
a $22 + 22$
b $22 + (-22)$
c $(-22) + (-22)$
d $22 \times 22$
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Explanation:

Step1: Assign value to deposit

A $22 deposit is a positive change: $22$

Step2: Assign value to purchase

A $22 purchase is a negative change: $-22$

Step3: Combine transactions

Add the two values: $22 + (-22)$

Answer:

B. $22 + (-22)$