Question

Carter bought a bear and paid for a football uniform. The total cost was $38.50. Write and solve an equation to find the cost, x, of buying a bear.

Answer 1

Equation:-
`x + y = 38.50`

Solution of x:-
`x = 38.50 - y`

Explanation:

Given

Total Purchase = $38.50

Required

Determine the equation for finding the cost of a bear

From the question; we understand that the cost of 1 bear is represented with x

Solving further; by representing the cost of 1 football uniform with y

So;

`1\ bear + 1\ uniform = 38.50`

Substitute x for 1 bear and y for 1 uniform to give us an equation

`x + y = 38.50`

Solving for x (Subtract y from both sides)

`x +y - y = 38.50 - y`

`x = 38.50 - y`

The equation can't be solved further