Question

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The amusement park in Riverdale charges a $10 entrance fee plus $1 per ride. The amusement park in Esterdamb charges a $5 entrance fee and $2 per ride. For how many rides will the cost be the same for both amusement parks? x= # of rides
Number of rides_____?
Cost_____?

Answer 1

5 rides, cost of $15

Explanation:

With the information given we have two expressions:

10 + 1x and 5 + 2x

Using these expressions we can create this equation:

10 + 1x = 5 + 2x

Knowing some information we can can simply analyze some information:

The closest number each of these equations could equal is 15,

1(5) is 5 + 10 = 15, and 2(5) is 10 + 5 = 15

15 = 15 this is a true statement, so we know this is answer

Hope this helps! Have a good day!

Answer 2

the price will be the same for either amusement park

Explanation:

10+1(x)=?

5+2(x)=?

ex; x=5

10+1(5)= 5+2(5)=

10+5= 5+10=

15 15