235k views
1 vote
A student bought a book for $7 and a pen. The total cost was $9. Which of the following equations can be used to find the cost of the pen? ​

A student bought a book for $7 and a pen. The total cost was $9. Which of the following-example-1
User Darshana
by
5.1k points

1 Answer

2 votes

Answer: D

Explanation:

$7 = cost of book

(p) = cost of pen as a variable

add them together, for total price: $9

7+p=9

User Jeffrey Harris
by
5.3k points