Question

Write a real world problem you could answer by solving the equation -8x + 60= 28

Answer 1

Annie owes 8x dollars. Her grandma gives her 60 dollars for her b-day and she ends up being able to keep 28 dollars of the money she was given. Find x.

Answer 2

Lizzie has 60 dollars in her bank. She takes out 8 dollars every week. After a few weeks she had 28 dollars. How many weeks did it take for her to reach 28 dollars?