Last month, Marcus borrowed $88 from his roommate. So far, he has paid him back $34. Which equation could be used to find x, the amount of money he still owes his roommate?
Q. Last month, Marcus borrowed $88 from his roommate. So far, he has paid him back $34. Which equation could be used to find x, the amount of money he still owes his roommate?
Identify amounts: Identify the total amount borrowed and the amount paid back so far. Marcus borrowed $88 and has paid back $34.
Set up equation: Set up an equation to find the remaining amount x that Marcus owes.The equation is: Total borrowed - Amount paid back = Amount still owedSo, the equation will be: $88−$34=x
Calculate amount owed: Calculate the amount still owed by Marcus.$88−$34=$54So, Marcus still owes $54 to his roommate.
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