Connor went to the carnival with $22.50. He bought a hotdog and a drink for $3.75, and he wanted to spend the rest ofhis money on ride tickets which cost $1.25 each. What is themaximum number of ride tickets

Lyle asked Apr 10, 2023

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Lyle asked Apr 10, 2023

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We have that Connor had $22.50 and he spent $3.75 already.

Each ride ticket costs $1.25.

Let the number of ride tickets he can buy be x.

This means that:

Regestea answered Apr 15, 2023

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