Question

Andrew pays a monthly membership fee of $10 at his gym. Each time he uses the gym, he pays $5. Last month, Andrew spent a total of $65 for membership and gym use. If the equation 10 + 5 x = 65 models the situation, how many times did he use the gym last month?

Answer 1

Andrew use the gym 11 times last month.

Explanation:

10 + 5 x = 65

-10 -10

5 x = 55

5 5

x = 11