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Julie bought a drink for $2.99, two bags of chips for $1.29 each, and some gasoline at a convenience store. The price of gasoline was $2.49 per gallon.

If x represents the number of gallons of gasoline she purchased, which of the following equations can be used to find how much Julie spent at the convenience store?
A.
y = 5.57x + 2.49
B.
y = 2.49x + 5.57
C.
y = 2.49x + 4.28

User DexBG
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Answer: B. y=2.49x+5.57

Explanation:

First, add the prices from the two items you know for sure the cost. You know gas is 2.49 a gallon but you do not know how much she bought. X will represent the amount of gallons, since it is unknown. hope is helps maybe someone can answer my math

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