Question

15. Chris received a $90.00 check for his birthday. The check was for 5 more than twice the amount of the check that he got last year for his birthday. How much money did Chris receive last year for his birthday? (1 point)
$85.00
$42.50
$50.50
$47.50

Answer 1

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Answer 2

90 = 2x + 5
90 - 5 = 2x
85 = 2x
85/2 = x
42.5 = x

Check last year was $ 42.50