Question

Joey went bowling at Frank's bowling center. Shoe rental was $1.25 and games were $1.50 each. He spent $8.75 on shoe rental and games.a. Write an equation that represents Frank's situation.b. How may games did he bowl?

Answer 1

a. 1.25 + 1.5x = 8.75

b. 5 games

Step-by-step explanation

We have that:

Shoe rental = $1.25

Games = $1.50 per game

He spent a total of $8.75.

a. Let the number of games played be x.

This means that the cost of shoe rental and the total cost of x games must be equal to $8.75. Therefore:

1.25 + (1.50 * x) = 8.75

1.25 + 1.5x = 8.75

That is the equation that represents Frank's situation.

b. To find the number of games he bowled, we have to find x:

1.25 + 1.5x = 8.75

=> 1.5x = 8.75 - 1.25

1.5x = 7.5

Divide both sides by 1.5:

x = 7.5 / 1.5

x = 5

He bowled 5 games.