Question

write and solve an equation to answer the question Alan bought 3 pencils and a notebook. the notebook cost $6,and he spent a total of $12. how much did each pencil cost use p to represent the cost of each pencil.

Answer 1

Each pencil costs $2

Explanation:

3p + 6 = 12

3p = 6

p = 2

3 pencils for 2 dollars is 6 dollars, plus the 6 dollars he spent on a notebook, equals the 12 dollars he spent total.