Question

Stefon is paid $25 to mow lawn. This amount is $4 less than twice the amount that he received when he first began mowing.What is the amount that Stefon received when he first began mowing?

Answer 1

Write the scenario as an equation:
25 = 2x -4

Add 4 to each side.
29 = 2x

Solve for x
29/2 = x

Simplify
29/2 = $14.50

Stefon was making $14.50 when he first began mowing.