Question

Marni danced in a contest to raise money for an animal shelter. Marni raised $30 plus $1.80 per minute that she danced. She raised a total of $264. Let x equal the number of minutes Marni danced. What expression completes the equation to determine the total amount of minutes Marni danced? How many minutes did Marni dance? Enter the answers in the boxes.

Answer 1

Hi Caden,

Solution:

Subtract 30 from 264

264 - 30 = 234

Now Divide

234 / 1.8 = 130

Answer:

Marni danced for 130 minutes

Answer 2

Total raised: 264

She raised 30 plus 1.80x (x being the number of minutes).

Equation: 264=1.8x+30

To solve for x, you need to isolate x. First, subtract 30 from both sides.

234=1.8x

Now, divide both sides by 1.8.

130=x

Marni danced 130 minutes.

I hope this helps :)