e) This equation illustrates your remaining funds after paying for rent and utilities. How much money is left? Explain how you arrived at your answer.

$38,250 + $80,000+ $22,250-0.25($80,000 + $38,250)

Add the first three numbers (which it says to add) and then subtract 1/4 of ($80,000 + $38,250)

This is not algebra. it is basic arithmetic.