Question

Ishi bought a canvas and 8 tubes of paint for $24.95. If the canvas cost $6.95, how much did each tube of paint cost? WRITE A TWO-STEP EQUATION.

Answer 1

Answer: 24.95= 8x + 6.95

Explanation:

24.95= 8x + 6.95

-6.95 -6.95

18 = 8x

/8 /8

x= 2.25

8(2.25) + 6.95 = 24.95