HELP PLEASE: Connie spent $3 less than twice what Brenda spent. Connie spent $81. how much did Brenda spend?

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anonymous · Answer

If Brenda's spending is x, then Connie's spending can be expressed as y=2x-3. Plugging in that Connie spent $81 gives us 81=2x-3. Solve for x.

anonymous · Answer

LOL! I had that totally backwards!
Thanks!

anonymous · Answer

I have 4 other word problems im stuck with. Do you think you could tutor me? Im just not getting the word problem section in my pre-algebra book.

anonymous · Answer

Sure. Feel free to post them and I'll interpret them, if you'd like.

anonymous · Answer

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