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20 September, 14:49

Write an equation to describe the situation and then solve.

Simon and Maurice ordered a gift for their parents' anniversary. The gift cost $60. Simon has only $18, so Maurice will have to put up twice as much as he had originally planned. How much money had Maurice originally planned to pay?

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  1. 20 September, 15:35
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    Simple ...

    you have: The gift costs $60

    Simon hs $18-->>>

    18+2x=60

    18+2x=60

    -18 - 18

    2x=42

    x=21

    Maurice originally planned to pay $21.

    Thus, your answer.
  2. 20 September, 16:51
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    HE was planning to pay 30$ but it ended up as 60$ so in that case it's 42$.
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