IXL | Choose two-step equations: word problems

The Color Crate Exchange sends a new art activity in the mail each month. Nora prepaid a 6-month subscription for her son. She signed up during their spring sale and received

off the total cost. Nora paid

in all.

Which equation can Nora use to find

the regular cost per month?

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Spencer prepaid a 12-month membership to Power Score Gym. He received a one-time discount of

for prepaying. Spencer paid a total of

335

Which equation can Spencer use to find

the regular cost per month?

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335

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solution

Read the problem.

Spencer prepaid a 12-month membership to Power Score Gym. He received a one-time discount of

for prepaying. Spencer paid a total of

335

Which equation can Spencer use to find

the regular cost per month?

Power Score Gym charges

dollars a month. Spencer paid for 12 months and got a one-time discount of $25. He paid $335 in all. This equation represents the situation.

12 m	−	25	=	335

cost of membership		one-time discount		total amount paid

The equation

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335

can be used to find the regular cost per month.

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