Question

Mary makes f dollars the first day of her new job. She makes $25 ¾ the second day of her job. In total, Mary made $60.00. Solve the equation f + 25.75 = 60 to find how much money Mary made on her first day.

Answer 1

All you have to do is: 60-25.75 = 34.25.

f = 34.25

Answer 2

$f + 25.75 = 60 | - 25.75 \\ f + 25.75 - 25.75 = 60 - 25.75 \\ f = 34.25$

Answer: On the 1st day Mary made $34.25