To determine Andre's new bank balance after he writes a check for [tex]$87, we start by understanding his initial balance and the amount deducted by the check.
1. Initial Balance: Andre starts with $[/tex]37 in his bank account.
2. Amount Deducted: Andre writes a check for [tex]$87. When this check is cashed, $[/tex]87 will be subtracted from his account.
Now, let's calculate the new bank balance step by step:
- Step 1: Write down the initial balance: [tex]$37.
- Step 2: Write down the amount of the check: $[/tex]87.
- Step 3: Subtract the check amount from the initial balance:
[tex]\[
\text{New Balance} = 37 - 87
\][/tex]
- Step 4: Perform the subtraction:
[tex]\[
37 - 87 = -50
\][/tex]
The result of the subtraction is [tex]$-50.
Therefore, after the check for $[/tex]87 has been cashed, Andre's bank balance will show [tex]$-50. This negative balance indicates that Andre now has an overdraft or owes the bank $[/tex]50.
