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Grade 6ChallengeAbsolute Value

Absolute Value · Challenge problem

A negative bank balance means money is owed: a balance of −$40-\$40 is a debt of $40\$40. Ana's balance is −$35-\$35, Ben's is −$52-\$52 and Cal's is $20\$20. How many dollars bigger is the larger debt than the smaller debt?