Answer:
1. x = 7
2. Simon and Iris earned $212 selling candy.
Explanation:
1. 12(7) + 16 = 100
84 + 16 = 100
100 = 100
Therefore, x = 7.
2. If they split the price by 2, then we need to multiply $100 by 2.
100 x 2 = $200
$200 + $12 = $212
Therefore, Simon and Iris earned $212 selling candy.