Question

The selling price for a classic speedboat is $12,000. what was the speedboats original price if it is currently selling for $2,000 less than two times its original price?

Answer 1

$7,000

Explanation:

Let
`x` equal the original price.

`12,000+2000=2x`

Combine like terms.

`14,000=2x`

Divide by the coefficient of
`x`, which in this case is
`2.`

`7,000=x`

If you like the variable on the left, rewrite:

`x=7,000`