Question

Solve the word problem below using the steps given in the lesson.

Skylar needs $56 to buy a new video game. If he doubles the amount of money he has now, he will have enough to buy the game with $8 left over.

How much money does Skylar have right now?

Answer 1

32

Explanation:

Explanation:

If he doubles the amount of money he has now, he will have enough to buy the game with $8 left over. 2x=56+8 ; 2x=64 ; x=64/2 ; x=32. Skylar has $32 right now.Nov 12, 2020©