Question

Really Easy

Brandon gets a rebate each month on his movie tickets and meals. He earns $0.50 for each movie ticket and $2 for each meal. Last month Brandon purchased 22 movie tickets and earned $25.

Part A: Create an equation that will determine the number of meals he purchased. (3 points)

Part B: Solve this equation justifying each step with an algebraic property of equality. (6 points)

Part C: How many meals did Brandon purchase last month? (1 point)

Answer 1

Part A:
[$25-( $0.50×22)]÷$2=n

Part B:
[$25-($0.50×22)]÷$2=n
[$25-($11)]÷$2=n
[$14]÷$2=n
7=n

Part C: Brandon purchased 7 meals last month.