Question

Janie ordered boxed lunches for a student advisory committee meeting. Each lunch costs $4.25. The total cost of the lunches is $53.75, including a $7 delivery fee.

Part A

Which equation will help you find x, the number of boxed lunches Janie ordered?
a 4.25x = 60.75
b 4.25 + 7x = 53.75
c 4.25x + 7 = 53.75
d 4.25(x + 7) = 53.75

Part B

Solve the equation from Part A to find x.

x = _____

Answer 1

Part A: c. 4.25x+7=53.75

Part B: 11

Explanation:

4.25x+7=53.75

4.25x=46.75

x=11