Tim spent $24 at the grocery store. This was six dollars less than two times what he spent at the game store. How much did he spend at the game store?

A.

$15

B.

$25

C.

$35

D.

$45

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Nayeli Madden

2 December, 14:17

Tim spent $24 at the grocery store. This was six dollars less than two times what he spent at the game store. How much did he spend at the game store?

A.

$15

B.

$25

C.

$35

D.

$45

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Answers (2)

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Patrick Marsh · Answer 1

Let a be how much he spent at the grocery store and b be how much he spent at the game store.

a = 24

a = 2b - 6, from the statement "6 dollars less than two times"

Now, we substitute the value of a and solve for b:

24 = 2b - 6

2b = 30

b = $15

The answer is A.

Madelyn Glass · Answer 2

Tim started out with $ 24, of which he received $6 change = 18 of which he spent 2 times more at the game store which would be $ 36.

Tim spent $24 at the grocery store. This was six dollars less than two times what he spent at the game store. How much did he spend at the game store?A.$15B.$25C.$35D.$45

Tim spent $24 at the grocery store. This was six dollars less than two times what he spent at the game store. How much did he spend at the game store?

A.

$15

B.

$25

C.

$35

D.

$45