Question

If Mei has earned 30 points, write and solve a multiplication equation to find how many books she need to read.

Answer 1

I think you need to find what times 5 will give you 30.  6x5 is 30. She will need to read 6 books for 30 points.

Answer 2

`6\ books`

Explanation:

Let

x------> the number of books

we know that

The linear equation that represent this situation is equal to

`5x=30`

solve for x

Divide by
`5` both sides

`5x/5=30/5`

`x=6\ books`