SOLUTION: Dr. Wilson purchased a luxury car for $32,500. This is $7,000 more than twice the price her husband paid for a commuter car earlier that year. Find the price of the commuter car.

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Question 227566: Dr. Wilson purchased a luxury car for $32,500. This is $7,000 more than twice the price her husband paid for a commuter car earlier that year. Find the price of the commuter car.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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32,500=7,000+2x
32,500-7,000=2x
25,500=2x
x=25,500/2
x=12,750