Question

Blair’s new computer cost $5 dollars less than the cost of her old computer. Her new computer cost $709. How much did Blair’s old computer cost?

Answer 1

Explanation:

709-5=705($)

Answer 2

714

Explanation:

let the price of old computer be x

the price of new computer = x - 5

so the equation would be

x - 5 = 709

x = 709 +5

x = 714