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Two step equations word problems

In winter, the price of apples suddenly went up by $0.75 per pound. Sam bought 3 pounds of apples at the new price for a total of $5.88.

1. Write an equation to determine the original price per pound (p)

2. Find the original price per pound.

Answer 1

• $1.21

Explanation:

• Original price = p
• New price = p + 0.75

Equation:

• 3(p + 0.75) = 5.88
• p + 0.75 = 5.88/3
• p + 0.75 = 1.96
• p = 1.96 - 0.75
• p = 1.21