Question

The cost of a sleeping bag has been discounted by ​$17

17​, so that the sale price of the bag is ​$56
56. Find the original price of the sleeping​ bag, p, by solving the equation
p−17=56

Answer 1

$73

Explanation:

Discount: $17

Sale price: $56

Original price: p

p - 17 = 56

p = 56 + 17

p = 73