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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §3.1 Use a Problem-Solving Strategy · Exercise 11 · Algebra · Algebra word problems

Use a Problem-Solving Strategy · Exercise 11

Solve using the problem solving strategy for word problems. Remember to write a complete sentence to answer each question.

Philip pays $1,620 in rent every month. This amount is $120 more than twice what his brother Paul pays for rent. How much does Paul pay for rent?

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §3.1 Use a Problem-Solving Strategy · Exercise 11

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