Question

Samir sold 4 of his old Star Leaper video games at Trading Post Game Shop. Before he left, he spent $23.65 of his earnings on a controller. Samir had $6.35 remaining.
Which equation can you use to find the amount of money, v, Samir received for each video game?
How

Answer 1

Let v be the amount Samir got for each game. He earned 4v, spent 23.65, and had 6.35 left, so

4v − 23.65 = 6.35.

Solve: 4v = 6.35 + 23.65 = 30.00, so v = 30.00 ÷ 4 = 7.50.

Each game sold for $7.50.