Question

50 POINTS IF ANSWERED CORRECT(Score for Question 3 of 5 points) 3. Given this equation: 2.5x+6=3.25x+3 (a) Write a real-world problem that can be represented by the given equation. Explain what your variable represents (b) Solve the equation for x. Show your work. Answer:​

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

Two students are selling cookies at a bake fair. Jake is selling cookies for $2.50 each plus $6 for the packaging. Kevin is selling cookies for $3.25 each plus $3 for the packaging. How ma cookies would both have to sell to make the same amount of money?

2.5x + 6 = 3.25x + 3

2.5x = 3.25x - 3

-0.75x = -3

x = 4

Answer 2

below

Explanation:

Two students are selling cookies at a bake fair. Jake is selling cookies for $2.50 each plus $6 for the packaging. Kevin is selling cookies for $3.25 each plus $3 for the packaging. How ma cookies would both have to sell to make the same amount of money?

2.5x + 6 = 3.25x + 3

2.5x = 3.25x - 3

-0.75x = -3

x = 4 cookies

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