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Write and solve an equation for the following scenario. Coach Smith is having a party for his basketball team. He orders four footlong subs that cost $25 each and drinks that cost $2.50 each. The total bill was $145. How many drinks did he order? Show the work or explain the reasoning used to determine the answer. *

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Answer:

18 drinks

Explanation:

(4×25) +2.5x=145

100+ 2.5x

2.5x = 45

/2.5

x=18

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