Question

David bought a game box for $479 and paid $154 less for a stereo. If he brought $1,000 with him to the store, how much did he have left?

Answer 1

`\$196`

Explanation:

Let

x------> David's left money

we know that

The equation that represent this situation is equal to

`x=\$1,000-\$479-(\$479-\$154)`

Solve

`x=\$1,000-\$479-(\$325)`

the cost of the stereo is equal to
`\$325`

`x=\$1,000-\$804`

`x=\$196`