Question

Caitlyn spends $17 at the store. She buys a mop for $5 and 3 bottles of floor cleaner. If x represents the cost of each bottle of cleaner, the equation that can be used to find the value of x is 3 x + 5 = 17. Which shows the first step that should be taken to verify that $4 is the solution to the equation?

3 (4) minus 5 = 17
3 (4) = 17 + 4
3 (4) + 5 = 17 + 5
3 (4) + 5 = 17

Answer 1

It would have to be the last one 3(4)+5=17

Answer 2

3(4) + 5 = 17

Explanation:

Caitlyn spends $17. Buys mop for $5 and 3 floor cleaner. x=cleaner

3x + 5 = 17

3(4) + 5 = 17

12 + 5 = 17

17 = 17 (true)