Question

Michael has $68. Craig has $24 less than Michael has. Michael spends $20 on a new hat. Michael has $68. Craig has $24 less than Michael has. Michael spends $20 on a new hat. Write an equation where the solution represents the amount of money (x), in dollars, craig has after michael buys the hat. Explain how you came to this equation.

Answer 1

X + 4 = 48

Explanation:

Before hat purchase :

Michael has $68

Craig has $24 less than Michael;

Hence, Craig = $68 - $24 = $44

Michael purchased hat worth, $20

x = amount Craig has after Michael purchase hat:

x = Amount Michael has - $24

Amount Michael has after hat purchase = $68 - $20 = $48

x + 4 = 44 + 4

X + 4 = 48