Question

Rebekah bought g gallons of paint for $12.85 per gallon and b brushes for $4.79 each. Which expression can be used to determine the total amount Rebekah spent on paint and brushes?

Answer 1

g12. 85 + b4. 79

Explanation:

g and b is just the amount she buys

Answer 2

Explanation:

Cost = 12.85g + 4.79b

That's all you can do to set up the total cost. There is no further reduction or combination that can take place. B and G are different.