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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 2,800. What is the rent for one month?
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Let 'x' represent the monthly rent.
2x + 500 = 2800
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x = $1,150
The rent for one month is $1,150.