Question

Part A

Joan bought a soft drink for 3 dollars and 8 candy bars. She spent a total of 43 dollars. How much did each candy bar cost? Which equation matches this problem?

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Part B
How much did each candy bar cost?

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Answer 1

each candy bar cost $5

work:
x = cost of candy bar

3+8(x)=43
-3. -3 < subtract 3 both sides
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8(x)= 40
—— —— 8 8

x=5