Question

WRITE AND SOLVE: Shannon has

spend $850 on gasoline and repairs
for her car in the last 6 months. Of
this total, she spent $300 on repairs.
The gasoline she purchased cost
$1.29 per gallon. Which of the
following can be used to determine
how many gallons of gas, g, Shannon
has bought within the last 6 months?

Answer 1

Shannon has bought 426 gallons of gas over the last 6 months. 850-300/1.29=426.3≈426