Problema Solution

Mark had $20 before he began earning the same amount each week at his new job. He used half of his first weeks pay to pay back a loan. He spent $15 at the movies and $12 on a book, and got $25 for his bday. After his second check he had $20 less than two weeks pay combined. How much is his check?

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let


x = the amount of the check


x + 20 - ((x/2) + 15 + 12) + 25 + x = 2x - 20


by solving we find


x = $76


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Mark's check is $76.