Tracy spent $10 that is $38 less than three times what Daniel spent

Question

Write an equation and solve letting X represent how much Daniel spent

Answer 1

Hey Christy, thanks for sharing the problem. I am solving it for you.

 

Assuming, Daniel spent $X. According to the question 

Tracy spend= 3*X-$38.

Therefore, 3*X-38=10

              => 3*X=48

                   x=16

Daniel spent $16. Good luck