One month Nicole rented 12 movies and 2 video games for a total of 53.

Answer 1

12M + 2V = 53

2V = 53-12M

V = (53-12M)/2

12M = 53-2V

M = (53-2V)/12

(usually this type of problem has more information, such as how much the movies and videos cost in total, then solve for how much each cost)