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Lynda has $32.00 to spend at the grocery store on boxes of macaroni and cheese. The cost is $3 per box. In addition, her mom told her to buy some oranges that will cost $5. Which equation will let Lynda know how many total boxes of macaroni and cheese,m, she can buy?

A.32 = 5m + 3
B.32 = 3m + 5
C.32 = 3(m - 2) - 5
D.32 = 3(m - 2) + 5

User Choasia
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Answer:

  • B. 32 = 3m + 5

Explanation:

  • Total money to spent = $32
  • Cost of macaroni and cheese = $3 per box
  • Number of boxes = m
  • Cost of oranges = $5

Cost of macaroni and cheeses: 3m

Required equation is:

  • 32 = 3m + 5

Correct option is B

User Steve Sahayadarlin
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