Question

Joaquin is ordering 5 identical sandwiches and a bag of chips. The bag of chips costs $1.25, and the entire order costs $38.75. Write an equation you can use to find the price of a sandwich.

Answer 1

Well one could be 38.75 - 1.25 -divided by- 5. The total would be 7.50.

Answer 2

5x+1.25= 38.75

Explanation:

Considering that Joaquin orders 5 sandwiches and the price of the bag of chips is 1.25, you can write an equation that the states that the price of a sandwich multiply by 5 units plus the price of the bag of chips is equal to $38.75:

5x+1.25= 38.75

x= price of a sandwich

You can solve this equation for x and find the price of the sandwich:

5x=38.75-1.25

x=37.5/5= 7.50