Homework Help: math

Posted by Wes on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 7:09pm.

I borrowed money from Joe. I spent 5.50 of it on lunch, and half of the rest on a present. To repay Joe, I borrowed 10.00 from Fred. If i started and ended with no money, how much did I borrow from Joe?

math - PsyDAG, Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 12:25pm
Let x = borrowed money.

x - 5.50 - .5(x-5.50) = 10

Solve for x.

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