Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let $ x = the amount spent on the first day
The amount spent on the second day = x + 15.50
The amount spent on the third say = 2*x = 2x
Total amount Essie spent on 3 days = $65.50
x + (x +15.50) + 2x = 65.50
x + x + 15.50 + 2x = 65.50
Add like terms
4x + 15.50 = 65.50
Subtract 15.50 from both sides
4x = 65.50 - 15.50
4x = 50
Divide both sides by 4
x = 50/4
x = $ 12.50
The amount spent on the first day = $ 12.50
The amount spent on the second day = 12.50 + 15.50 = $ 28
The amount spent on the third day= 12.50 * 2 = $ 25
