Question

A soccer team is having a car wash. The team spent $69 on supplies.They earned $255, including tips. The team’s profit is the amount the team made after paying for supplies. Which expression represents this situation?

-69 - (-255)
-69 + 255
69 + 255
69 - 255

Answer 1

Answer: -69 + 255

Step-by-step explanation:

Since $69 is the expense, it will be a negative value

You will add these values because $255 is how much was earned

Answer 2

Answer:

186

Step-by-step explanation:

255-69