Question

Terry earned x dollars selling electronics last month. this month he earned $18 less than twice the amount he earned last month. write an expression to represent the amount he earned this month.

if terry earned $1700last month, how much did he earn this month?

Answer 1

I think it is 2x-18

Answer 2

2x - 18

$3,382

Explanation:

x = number of dollars gained last month

this month:

twice the amount = 2x

minus $18 = 2x - 18

x = 1,700

2x - 18

2(1700) - 18

3,400 - 18

$3,382