7. On September 30, the Cash account of Value Company had a normal balance of $5,000. During September, the
account was debited for a total of $12,200 and credited for a total of $11,500. What must have been the balance in
the Cash account on September 1?
A) A $0 balance.
B) A $4,300 debit balance.
C) A $4,300 credit balance.
D) A $5,700 debit balance.
E) A $5,700 credit balance.

--- Okay the answer is B because 5000-12200+11500 = 4300

BUT.. I don't understand because I thought in the cash account debited meant add and credited meant subtract.. so it should be 5000+12200-11500? Please help explain..

Because the 5000 is the ending balance. You have to work backwards to get back to the beginning balance.

I think you probably just missed the dates.