WILL FAN
Last month, Marcus borrowed $81 from his roommate. So far, he has paid him back $22. Which equation could be used to find x, the amount of money he still owes his roommate?
A. x + $22 = $81
B. x - $22 = $81
C. $22x = $81
D. $81 + x = $22

Question

WILL FAN
Last month, Marcus borrowed $81 from his roommate. So far, he has paid him back $22. Which equation could be used to find x, the amount of money he still owes his roommate?
	A. 	x + $22 = $81
	B. 	x - $22 = $81
	C. 	$22x = $81
	D. 	$81 + x = $22

anonymous · Answer

A. x+ 22 =81
subtract 22 from both sides
x= 59