Criteria for Success

Visualize what is happening in the problem

What are you adding up?

What are you subtracting it from?​

Beth earned $14.52 from washing cars, $25.50 from pet sitting and $21.12 from recycling cans. She bought a new pair of shoes for $42.00 from her earnings. How much money did she have left after her purchase?

Dalia had $25.71 to buy school supplies. She spent $3.27 on paper, $5.32 on pencils, and $10.75 on a new binder. How much money does Dalia have left?