SOLUTION: the selling price of a television of a television set is $125 more than twice the cost. Find the cost if the selling price is $325. how do i start?

Question 346545: the selling price of a television of a television set is $125 more than twice the cost. Find the cost if the selling price is $325. how do i start?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let s = selling price

s = 2c + 125

We need to find c when s = 325.

325 = 2c + 125

325 - 125 = 2c

200 = 2c

200/2 = c

100 = c

The cost is $100.

NOTE: I decided to use the letters s and c for this linear equation but you can use any letters.

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