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Gil charges $5 per bracelet plus $2 for each string colour. If Gil makes 3 bracelets

with x colours, write an expression that represents how much money Gil makes.

User Tenten
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Expression for this word problem: $5x + 2.
Now, if Gil makes three bracelets, then we will apply and substitute this into our equation:
$5(3) + 2 = $17.00
User Redhwan
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Answer: 15 + 2x

Explanation:

5b + 2x

5 (3) + 2x

15 + 2x

I think I'm right so I hope it helped!!

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