Julia spent $60 on a book. The cost of the book $24 less than twice what she spent on a backpack. How much did the backpack cost?

Question

Julia spent $60 on a book. The cost of the book $24 less than twice what she spent on a backpack. How much did the backpack cost?

Answer 1

Cost of book = b

Cost of backpack = p

b=p-24

60=p-24

p=$84