Question

Chris received a $90.00 check for his birthday. The check was for 5 more than twice the amount of the check that he got last year for his birthday. How much money did Chris receive last year for his birthday?
Answer choices:
$85.00
$42.00
$50.00
$47.00
Help is appreciated!

Answer 1

I wrote the answer choices wrong,
$85.00
$42.50
$50.50
$47.00

Answer 2

c = the amount of the check that he got last year for his birthday.

The check was for 5 more than twice the amount of the check that he got last year for his birthday mean:

90 = 5 + 2 c

Subtract 5 to both sides

85 = 2 c

Divide both sides by 2

42.5 = c

c = $42.5