Write the word problem into a number sentence. You can draw the bills and coins of each amount to help you.

To solve the number sentence, line up the numbers and decimal points, and add starting from the right. Regroup if necessary.

You can check your answer by combining the bills and coins you have drawn above.

You have seven 1-dollar bills and four quarters. Since four quarters = 1 dollar, you have a total of 8 dollars.

A. Emilio has $6.84. If he spends $4.70 on food, how much money will he have left?

Write the word problem into a number sentence.

To solve the number sentence, subtract starting from the right. Regroup if necessary. Remember to keep the $ and the decimal point in line.

Emilio has $2.14 left.

You can check your answer by drawing bills and coins of the total amount.

Cross out the amount he spends.

He has two 1-dollar bills, a dime, and four pennies left.

B. Linda has $8.00. If she lends $2.25 to her brother, how much money will she have left?

Write the word problem into a number sentence.

To solve the number sentence, subtract starting from the right. Regroup if necessary. Remember to keep the $ and the decimal point in line.

Linda will have $5.75 left.

You can check your answer by drawing bills and coins of the total amount. Regroup by replacing the 8th dollar bill with 4 quarters.

Cross out the amount she lends to her brother.

She has five 1-dollar bills and three quarters left.