Mark gave Dan $2 more than he already had.He now has $60.How much money did Mark give Dan?

Question

6 th grade gifted math

Answer 1

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Answer 2

29+31=60

Answer 3

62.00

Answer 4

Dan had x dollars. Mark gave him (x + 2) dollars.

Now, Dan has x + (x + 2) dollars, or 2x + 2 dollars.

2x + 2 = 60

2x = 58

x = 29

Mark gave Dan x + 2, or 29 + 2, dollars: he gave Dan $31