Jade had 3 dollars. She found 75 cents and then bought a book. She ended up with 5 quarters. Which expression equals the number of dollars Jade spent on the book?

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9 April, 21:24

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Barnaby · Answer 1

She starts out with 3 dollars, and then she found 75 cents. 5 quarters are equal to $1.25.

The equation would be: (3 + 0.75) - 1.25

Josie Adkins · Answer 2

3 +.75 - x = 5 (.25)

3.75 - x = 1.25

-3.75 - 3.75

-x=-2.5

x=2.5

she spent $2.50