Answer to Question #92723 in Algebra for Sarah

Question

Jacob has saved $50. He spends $15 at the movies.Then, after paying for repairs to his bike, he has $0 remaining.How much did bike repairs cost?

Answer 1

Jacob has saved $50, spend $15 at the movies, paid for repairs to his bike $x. He has $0 left. 

We compose and solve the equation:

50-15-x=0;

-x=-50+15;

x=50-15;

x=35.

Answer: bike repair costs $35.