Question

It cost 17.50 to get into the fair and then cost $8.75 for every ride. I go on . I spent a total of $131.25. Write an equation and solve it to find the number or rides I went on .

Answer 1

131.25= 17.50+8.75x is the equation

Explanation:

solve it to find x

131.25=17.50+8.75x

(subtract 17.50 from both sides)

113.75=8.75x

(divide both sides by 8.75)

13=x