Question

A book costs b dollars and a magazine costs m dollars.

Write an expression for the total cost, in dollars, of 5 books and 3 magazines.

Answer 1

5b + 3m

Explanation:

If b represents the cost of a book, then 5b will represent the cost of 5 books

If m represents the cost of a magazine, then 3m will represent the cost of 3 magazines.

To create an expression for the total cost, add these terms together:

5b + 3m

So, the expression for the total cost is 5b + 3m

Answer 2

C = 5b + 3m

Explanation: