Question

During a film festival, the first film ticket is priced at $16, and each additional ticket is $11. If Rico spends $71, then how many tickets did he purchase?

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

16 + 11x = 71

16 + -16 + 11x = 71 + -16

16 + -16 = 0

0 + 11x = 71 + -16

11x = 71 + -16

11x = 55

x = 5