m = 7.50 + 12.50
m - 7.50 = 12.50
Explanation:
Cost of the book = $7.50
Amount remaining on the gift card = $12.50
m = Amount on the gift card in dollars when Salim received it
Amount on the gift card in dollars when Salim received it = Cost of the book + Amount remaining on the gift card
m = $7.50 + $12.50
m = 7.50 + 12.50
Another form of the equation:
subtract 7.5 from both sides:
m - 7.50 = 7.50 - 7.50 + 12.50
m - 7.50 = 12.50
Hence, equation that can be used to solve m:
m = 7.50 + 12.50
m - 7.50 = 12.50
