Question

Chris saved x dollars and spent half of his savings buying video games. After earning an additional $15 cutting grass, he had $50. If the equation one half times x plus 15 equals 50 represents the scenario, how much did he start with in his savings?
$17.50
$37.50
$70
$130

Answer 1

Chris started with $70  in the savings account

What is the equation representing the scenario?

The equation representing the scenario painted in the question is: one half times x plus 15 equals 50

1/2*X+15=50

X/2+15=50

X/2=50-15

X/2=35

X=35*2

X=70

In short the amount Chris started with in the savings account is $70

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