Question

Type the correct answer in each box.

Use numerals instead of words. If necessary, use / for the fraction bar(s).
A group of friends are ordering food. The total amount that they can spend on their food bill is $41, including the delivery charge of $6.
The equation below represents the situation, where x is the cost of each friend's meal.

6 + az = 41

The cost of each friend's meal in terms of a is ____

The cost of each friend's meal when the number of friends is 5 is $___

Answer 1

x = 35/a

$7

Explanation:

6 + ax = 41

ax = 41 - 6

ax = 35

x = 35/a

Answer: x = 35/a

a = number of friends

a = 5

x = 35/5

x = 7

Answer: $7