Question

Carmine buys 8 plates for $1 each. He also buys 4 bowls. Each bowl costs twice as much as each plate. The store is having a sale that gives Carmine $3 off the bowls. Write a numerical expression that shows how much he spent?

Answer 1

(8*1)+4(2*1-3)= 4

8 plates for $1
Bowls are 2x $1 and -$3 per bowl (they are selling them for -$1)
plus 4 bowls for 2x $1 less $3 per bowl