Question

At the movies josh buys somes snacks for his family. He purchases one bucket of popcorn for$ 9.50 and four drinks. If he spent $20.50 total, write and solve an equation to find d, the amount each drink cost.

Answer 1

2.75; 9.50 + 4x = 20.50

Explanation:

First, lets write an equations: 9.50 + 4x = 20.50. Subtract 9.50 from 20.50, giving us: 4x = 11. Then divide 11 by 4, giving us x = 2.75. Each drink cost $2.75. To check this, plug in 2.75 for x in the original equations and you will get 20.50.

Answer 2

$2.75

Explanation:

9.50-20.50=11.00

11.00÷4=2.75