Question

Sherlene bought 3 pounds of coffee and 2 pounds of chocolate for a total of $24. Which equation, written in standard form, correctly represents this scenario and correctly indicates what the variables represent? A) The correct equation is 3x + 2y = 24, where x is the price per pound of coffee and y is the price per pound of chocolate. B) The correct equation is 5x + y = 24, where x is the combined price per pound of coffee and chocolate, and y is the total number of pounds purchased. C) The correct equation is 3x + 2x + y = 24, where x is the combined price per pound of coffee and chocolate, and y is the total number of pounds purchased. D) The correct equation is 3x + 2y = 24, where x is the price per pound of chocolate and y is the price per pound of coffee.

Answer 1

A is the correct answer because it is adding the amount of money and pound multiplied + the other which is accurate to equal 24. the answer would be 3 x 6 + 2 x 3 = 24, 3 x 4 + 2 x 6 = 24, and etc