Answer:
An equation where the two companies would be the same is given as:
25 + 3.50x = 17 + 7.50x
Explanation:
Let the number of trophies ordered be represented by x
Maria is ordering trophies for school. Company Christopher charges $3.50 for each trophy and a one-time engraving fee of $25.
$25 + $3.50 × x
25 + 3.50x
Company Asya charges $7.50 for each trophy and a one-time engraving fee of $17
$17 + $7.50× x
17 + 7.50x
An equation where the two companies would be the same is given as:
Company Christopher = Company Asya
25 + 3.50x = 17 + 7.50x
Simplifying further:
Collect like terms
25 - 17 = 7.50x - 3.50x
8 = 4.00x
x = 8/4
x = 4
Hence, the two companies would be the same after 4 trophies.