SOLUTION: What real-world problem can I answer by solving the equation -8x+60=28?

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Question 872472: What real-world problem can I answer by solving the equation -8x+60=28?

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I run a shop that sells spider go-go boots.
I had 60 boots this morning and when I counted in the evening I only had 28.
How many spiders bought go-go boots today?

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