SOLUTION: An error in recording bank charges caused the computer to mistakenly take $17 each month in charges from Alison’s checking account for 9 months and $19 a month for the next 4 mo

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Question 316734: An error in recording bank charges caused the computer
to mistakenly take $17 each month in charges
from Alison’s checking account for 9 months and $19
a month for the next 4 months. The error was corrected
after 13 months. How much did the bank owe
Alison? Write a numerical expression, involving some
negative integers, that shows how you could solve the
problem.

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Why wasn't Alison keeping an eye on that account?
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T=%28-17%2A9%29%2B%28-19%2A4%29=-153-76=-229
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The bank owes Alison $229 plus interest.