Question

John has $23.65 to spend on a book and magazines. The book costs $5.95. the magazine cost 2.95 each

Make let statements and equation than solve the equation you made


Unit-Solving equations

Answer 1

Let x = # of magazines , $23.65=$5.95+$2.95x , x = 6

Explanation:

$23.65=$5.95+$2.95x

this is equation for this one because we know that 23.65 is the total money they have total and 5.95 cost for book and 2.95 dollar what each magazine. however, this equation needs to be solved to find x

23.65=5.65+2.95x

23.65-5.95=-5.95+2.95x

17.70=2.95x

17.70/2.95=

6=x

He can buy 6 magazines with his money.