Question

Write an equation to represent the following: Dave paid for lunch for everyone at

his office, he bought 12 tacos and 18 burritos. He spent $108 total. How much are
burritos if tacos are $3?

Answer 1

12t + 18b = 108
12(3) + 18b = 108
36 + 18b = 108
18b = 72
b = 4

Burritos are $4