SOLUTION: A new scooter costs $15 less than twice the cost of a skateboard. The scooter costs $78.00. Find the cost of the skate board. Thank you!

Question 714622: A new scooter costs $15 less than twice the cost of a skateboard. The scooter costs $78.00. Find the cost of the skate board.
Thank you!
Answer by anderson20t@gmail.com(1) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
78.00/2 = 39
39-15 = 24
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