Answer:
[tex]x=\$29[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct question is
While shopping for clothes, Tracy spent $45 less than 2 times what Curtis spent. Tracy spent $13 Write and solve an equation to find how much Curtis spent
Let
x ---->represent how much Curtis spent.
we know that
The amount that Curtis spent multiplied by 2 minus $45 must be equal to the amount that Tracy spent ($13)
so
The linear equation that represent this problem is
[tex]2x-45=13[/tex]
Solve for x
Adds 45 both sides
[tex]2x=13+45\\2x=58[/tex]
Divide by 2 both sides
[tex]x=\$29[/tex]