Problema Solution

Sean is raising money for his school by doing push-ups. His mom agrees to donate $15 plus $1.50 for each push-up after he does twenty. How many push-ups (total) must Sean do if he wants his mother to donate $30

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x, total push-ups

30 = 15 + (1.50)(x-20)

30-15 = 1.5x - 30

15 + 30 = 1.5x

1.5x/1.5 = 45/1.5

x = 30