Question

Write and Solve 2 Step Equations. Show all your work

15.) In a week, Tara earns $15 less than three
times what Carrie earns. Tara earns $105.
How much does Carrie earn?

Answer 1

Carries earns
`40` dollars

Explanation:

Given -

Tara earns $15 less than three times what Carrie earns.

Total earning of Tara
`= 105` dollars

Let "X" be the earning of Carrie

`3X - 15 = 105\\3X = 120\\X = 40`

Carries earns
`40` dollars