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daniel has 65 to spend at mexican fiesta.General admisions is 17,and each snack cost 4.50.How many snacks can daniel purchase whithouth going over budget.

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10.66 is the answer to this
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Answer:

x = 10.66 so Daniel can purchase 10 snacks without going over his budget.

Explanation:

65 = 4.50x + 17

Subtract 17 from both sides, you're left with 48 = 4.50x

You then divide 4.50 from both sides to get your answer!

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