Question

Sheila wants to buy a mountain bike for $180. She has already saved $60. For the next six months, she wants to save an equal amount each month in order to save the total amount. How much money will Sheila need to save each month?

Answer 1

sheila will need to save $20 each month for the next 6 months.

Explanation:

use the equation :$180=60-6x

subtract 60 from both sides:

120=6x

divide both side by 6:

20=x