Question

Which equation will solve the following word problem? Vanessa spent $87.00 on entertainment for the week. Her rent costs twelve dollars less than double that amount. How much does Vanessa spend on rent?

2R - $12 = $87


2R = $87 + $12


2 * $87 - $12 = R


2($87) - 2($12) = R

Answer 1

The first answer is correct.

Explanation:

Where R represents the amount of rent Vanessa pays, 2r is double that amount, and 2r - 12 would be twelve dollars less than double.