Question

11) Write an expression for the following scenario: Three people went to the movies and theyeach purchased a large popcorn and small drink.Ticket: $5.00Large Popcorn: $4.50Small Drink: $2.25

Answer 1

Let:

x = Number of tickets

y = Number of large popcorns

z = Number of small drinks

Three people went to the movies and they each purchased a large popcorn and small drink. so:

`\begin{gathered} 5.00x+4.50y+2.25z \\ 5.00(3)+4.50(3)+2.25(3) \\ 3(5.00+4.50+2.25)=3(11.75)=35.25 \end{gathered}`