Question

The total cost for tuition plus room and board at State University is $2,584.00. Tuition costs $100 more than twice room and board. How much is the cost of room and board at State University?

Answer 1

Answer:

$1756

Step-by-step explanation:

1.  More = Addition

2. Twice = Multiplication by 2

3. Tuition costs $100 more than twice room and board

   Tuition = 2x + 100

   $2584 = (2x + 100) + x

   $2584 = 3x + 100

4. Subtract 100 on both sides: $2484 = 3x

5. Divide both sides by 3: $828 = x

6. Plug it in to the tuition equation: Tuition = 2(828) + 100

                                                                       = $1756

Check Work: (828*2) + 100 = $1756

                      $1756 + 828  = $2584