Question

Write a corresponding real-world problem to represent 2x - 125 = 400

Answer 1

If there are 400 cups on a table and 125 of them are taken away so there are x times 2 cups left what is x?

Answer 2

2 x - 125 = 400

2 x = 400 + 125

2 x = 525

x = 525 / 2

x = 262.5