Question

Write an equation to describe the situation and then solve.

Simon and Maurice ordered a gift for their parents' anniversary. The gift cost $60. Simon has only $18, so Maurice will have to put up twice as much as he had originally planned. How much money had Maurice originally planned to pay?

Answer 1

Simple...

you have: The gift costs $60

Simon hs $18-->>>

18+2x=60

18+2x=60
-18 -18

2x=42

x=21

Maurice originally planned to pay $21.

Thus, your answer.

Answer 2

HE was planning to pay 30$ but it ended up as 60$ so in that case it´s 42$.