Question

The state fair charges 10 dollars to enter, and then 2 dollars per ride that you go on.

1. Write an equation representing how much it will cost to attend the fair and go on rides.

2. If Jeremy spent 26 dollars at the state fair, how many rides did he go on?

Answer 1

Answer: 8 rides

Step-by-step explanation: He has 26 dollars. He paid 10 dollars to get in. 26-10=16. The rides are 2 dollars a piece. 16÷2=8. He got to ride 8 rides.