Question

A slice of pizza costs $3.19 and a drink costs $x. The cost of a slice of pizza and a drink together is $5.61. Complete and solve the equation that represents the cost of a drink.(1 point)

x + 3.19 = _

x =_

Answer 1

To solve this equation, we need to isolate the variable x on one side of the equation. We can do this by subtracting 3.19 from both sides of the equation:

x + 3.19 - 3.19 = 5.61 - 3.19

This simplifies to:

x = 2.42

Therefore, the cost of a drink is $2.42.

Explanation:

Answer 2

x = 2.42

Explanation:

x + 3.19 = 5.61

x = 5.61 - 3.19

x = 2.42