Question

anice has $64 left in her checking account. If she writes a check for $87, what
vill Josie's balance be?

Answer 1

Writing a check takes money out of the bank account. Subtract the amount of the check from the amount in the account:

64 - 87 = -23

They would have -$23 in the account

Answer 2

.......................................64-87 = $-23