Question

Do not give me the sample response tell me what you would think

The local business will donate $5.00 for every 10 tickets sold. Let x represent tickets sold, and y represents dollars donated. Student A claims that the equation is y = 2x. Student B claims that the equation is y = 1
2
x. Explain who is correct.

Answer 1

y=2x

Explanation:

x=number of ticket sold y = dollars donated

for every 10tickets sold 5 dollars would be donated

10x = 5y divide both sides by 5

2x = y. same as. y = 2x.