Answer
a) If x pizzas are ordered at each of the two restaurants, the total charges at each of the restaurants is then
First Restaurant = (8 + 16x) dollars
Second Restaurant = (2 + 17x) dollars
b) The equation for when the total charge is the same for the two restaurants is
(2 + 17x) = (8 + 16x)
On solving, we see that the two restaurants will have the same total charge when 6 pizzas are order4ed at each of the restaurants.
Step-by-step explanation
The first restaurant has a delivery charge of $8 for the entire purchase and $16 per pizza.
The second restaurant has a delivery charge of $2 for the entire purchase and $17 per pizza.
a) If x pizzas are ordered at each of the two restaurants, the total charges at each of the restaurants is then
First Restaurant = (8 + 16x) dollars
Second Restaurant = (2 + 17x) dollars
b) When the total charge is the same for the two restaurants,
The total charge at second restaurant = The total charge at the first restaurant
(2 + 17x) = (8 + 16x)
17x - 16x = 8 - 2
x = 6
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