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

Answer:

$7,000

Step-by-step 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:

$x=7,000$