Question

Tasha purchased a pair of sneakers for $95. Tasha paid $5 more than 2 times the price Danielle paid for the same sneakers because Danielle found them when they were on sale. How much did Danielle pay for her sneakers? Graph the solution.

A) $45
B) $42.50
C) $50
D) $47.50

Answer 1

Danielle paid $45 for her sneakers. The equation for this problem is 2x + $5 = $95, and by solving it, we find that x = $45. To graph the solution, plot the points (0, 45) and (1, 95) and connect them with a line.

The correct option is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find out how much Danielle paid for her sneakers, we need to first set up a equation using the given information.

Let's assume Danielle paid x dollars for the sneakers.

Tasha paid $5 more than 2 times the price Danielle paid, so Tasha paid 2x + $5.

According to the question, Tasha paid $95 for the sneakers. So, we can set up the equation: 2x + $5 = $95.

To solve this equation, we need to isolate x. First, subtract $5 from both sides: 2x = $90. Then, divide both sides by 2: x = $45.

Therefore, Danielle paid $45 for her sneakers.

To graph the solution, we can plot the points (0, 45) and (1, 95), and draw a line connecting them.

The correct option is A.