Question

Two college friends rent an apartment. They have to pay the landlord two months’ rent and a $500 security deposit when they sign the lease. The total amount they pay the landlord is $2800. What is the rent for one month?

Answer 1

Let x be the amount for the rent

2x = rent for 2 months

plus 500 for security deposit

2x + 500

2800 is the total

2x + 500 = 2800

Answer 2

So, divided by 2 would be the answer, to find one month's rent?

Answer 3

Well first get rid of 500

It's +500 s to get it to the other side, we would do the opposite (subtraction

So 2800 - 500

Answer 4

Which would be 2300

Answer 5

Now we divide by 2 c:

Answer 6

Oh, I see

Answer 7

1150

Answer 8

So rent for one month is $1150 :)

Answer 9

That makes sense :D Thank you

Answer 10

Welcome ^_^