Question

Astrid spent $36 on new shoes. This was $12 less than twice what she spent on a new skirt. Part A: Which equation would help solve for how much she spent on the skirt? Part B: Solve the equation in the workspace provided below. How much did Astrid spend on her skirt?

Answer 1

Let x = how much Asrid spent on her skirt

We are then given the fact that

2x - 12 = 36 so
2x = 48 and
x = 24, the amount she spent on her skirt

Answer 2

x=24

Explanation: