Andy has an entertainment budget each month. In January, Andy decided to use his budget for a music streaming service and a trip to the movie theater with his friends. After spending $14.99 on the streaming subscription, Andy still had $40.01 left to spend at the movie theater.Let b represent Andy's entertainment budget. Which equation models the problem?Choices:(A) b+14.99=30.01(B) b−14.99=40.01Solve this equation to find Andy's entertainment budget.$____
Q. Andy has an entertainment budget each month. In January, Andy decided to use his budget for a music streaming service and a trip to the movie theater with his friends. After spending $14.99 on the streaming subscription, Andy still had $40.01 left to spend at the movie theater.Let b represent Andy's entertainment budget. Which equation models the problem?Choices:(A) b+14.99=30.01(B) b−14.99=40.01Solve this equation to find Andy's entertainment budget.$____
Understand the problem: Step 1: Understand the problem and set up the equation.Andy spent $14.99 on streaming and has $40.01 left for movies. His total budget is the sum of these two amounts.Calculation: b−14.99=40.01
Set up the equation: Step 2: Solve the equation for b. Add 14.99 to both sides to isolate b. Calculation: b−14.99+14.99=40.01+14.99b=55.00
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