Solving Rational Number Word Problems with Decimals

The video tutorial explains how Stewart's checking account balance changes after making two deposits. Initially, Stewart has a negative balance of $15.08, indicating an overdraft. He deposits $426.90 on Monday and $100 on Tuesday. The tutorial uses a number line to visualize the transition from a negative to a positive balance. The final calculation shows that Stewart's account balance is $511.82 after both deposits.

What was the initial balance in Stewart's checking account?

• $15.08

• -$15.08

• $0.00

• $426.90

How much did Stewart deposit on Monday morning?

• $15.08

• $511.82

• $426.90

• $100.00

What was the amount of the second deposit made by Stewart?

• $426.90

• $15.08

• $100.00

• $511.82

What is the total amount Stewart deposited over the two days?

• $526.90

• $511.82

• $100.00

• $426.90

What is the first step in calculating the new balance after both deposits?

• Subtract $15.08 from $526.90

• Add $426.90 and $100

• Subtract $100 from $426.90

• Add $15.08 to $526.90

Where does Stewart start on the number line?

• $526.90

• $0.00

• $15.08

• -$15.08

What is the next step after identifying the starting point on the number line?

• Add $15.08

• Subtract $15.08

• Subtract $526.90

• Add $526.90

What is the final step in calculating the new balance?

• Add $15.08 to $526.90

• Add $100 to $426.90

• Subtract $15.08 from $526.90

• Subtract $100 from $426.90

What is the result of $526.90 minus $15.08?

• $100.00

• $15.08

• $526.90

• $511.82

What is Stewart's final balance after both deposits?

• $526.90

• $511.82

• $15.08

• $100.00