SOLUTION: Two college friends rent an apartment. They have to pay the landlord two months’ rent and a $500 security deposit when they sign the lease. The total amount they pay the landlord

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Question 1045444: Two college friends rent an apartment. They have to pay the landlord two months’ rent and a $500 security deposit when they sign the lease. The total amount they pay the landlord is $2800. What is the rent for one month?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +r+ = the rent for 1 month
+2r+%2B+500+=+2800+
+2r+=+2300+
+r+=+1150+
The month's rent is $1,150