Word Problems
Sally goes shopping with her friend. She goes into the Nike store with $20. She spends $12 on a new pair of socks. How much money does she have now?
Sally has $8
$20 - $12 = $8
-2 - (-3)
1
Tyler borrows $5 to get some food at lunch. He gets thirsty and asks another friend for $3 to get a drink. How much money does Tyler have?
Tyler has -$8.
-5 + (-3) = -8
-5 - 3 = -8
-10 + 30
20
Jessica has $50 in her account. She pays a bill that is $70. How much money does Jessica have now?
Jessica has -$20.
50 + (-70) = -20
50 - 70 = -20
21 - 5
16
The temperature was 65 degrees outside on Monday. On Tuesday the temperature decreased by 15 degrees. What was the temperature on Tuesday?
The temperature was 50 degrees.
65 - 15 = 50
You borrow $7 from your friend. Your mom gives you $9 as an allowance. When you pay your friend back how much money do you have?
$2
-7 + 9 = 2
You borrow $6 from your friend. Without paying them back you borrow another $7. How much money do you owe your friend?
You owe $13.
Ricky went to the movies. He bought a movie ticket for $13 and popcorn that was another $9. He had a special coupon that would take away $5 from his bill. How much money does Ricky pay?
Ricky will pay $17.
13 + 9 -5 = 17