Question

in order to buy a $38 pair of shoes, you have to borrow $16 from your friend. How much money did you start with

A-$22
B$22
C$54
D-$54

Please Help​

Answer 1

Answer:

22 dollars

Step-by-step explanation:

38 - 16 = 22

if they cost 38 subtract the amount you borrowed(16) and you get what you started with(22)

Answer 2

Answer:

B 22

Step-by-step explanation:

You'll put x since you don't know how much the person started with then you do plus 16.

x+16=38

Subtract 16 both sides.

x=22