Question

The amount of time (t) in minutes it takes to make a coffee at Starbucks is related to (n) the number of coffees they purchase. The equation is t= 21-3 How long does it

take if a customer buys 5 coffees?

Answer 1

Answer: 7 minutes

Explanation:

There is no n variable in the question, found the original question and the equations is: t = 2n – 3.

So, to answer this question we simply have to substitute n=5 in the equation given:

t = 2(5) – 3.

Solving for t(time)

t = 10-3 = 7 min.

It will take the customer 7 minutes to buy 5 coffees.

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