--------------------------------------------------------------------- Define x : --------------------------------------------------------------------- Let the cost of the toy train be x. Toy Train = x Toy car = 2x - 20
--------------------------------------------------------------------- Construct equation : --------------------------------------------------------------------- The toy car costs $100. ⇒ 2x - 20 = 100
--------------------------------------------------------------------- Find the cost of the toy train : --------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost of the toy train = x = $60
--------------------------------------------------------------------- Answer: The toy train costs $60. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Yesterday, Jake laid down 2/3 yards of duct tape on his tile floor. His friends wanted the line to be longer. Jake laid down 2/3 yards more duct tape. How long is the line of duct tape now?