The selling price for a classic car is $12,000, which is $500 less than two times its original price. What was the original price of the car?

$6250

Step-by-step explanation:

selling price(sp)=12000

Original price(op)=?

sp+500=2 x op

12000+500=2 x op

12500=2 x op

Divide both sides by 2

12500/2=(2 x op)/2

6250=op

Therefore original price is $6250

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