Question

Marge purchased x bicycle helmets and y tire pumps. Each helmet cost $12.00 and each pump cost $8.00. She purchased a total of 18 items and spent $176.00. How many helmets did Marge buy?

Answer 1

8 x 12 = 96 10 x 8 = 80 96 + 80 = 176 so the answer is 8 helmets and 10 pumps

Explanation:

Answer 2

X=8 helmets
Y=10 pumps