Stephen is paid $25 to mow a lawn. This amount is $4 less than twice the amount he received when he first began mowing. Use the model to determine x, the amount Stephen received when he first began mowing.

$14.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Required

Determine the amount paid to him initially (x)

Analyzing the question, one after the other:

4 less than twice the amount: 2x - 4

Hence;

Substitute 25 for Amount

Add 4 to both sides

Divide both sides by 2

Hence, he received $14.5 when he first started

555.99.

step-by-step explanation:

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stops on an even number.