Question

to prepare for a party, Mark buys a small bunch of balloons for $6 and gift bags that cost $5.15 each. he spends a total of $72.95 on the balloons and a gift bag for each person he invited to his party- what is the number of person he invited?

Answer 1

Equation:5.14x+6=72.95

Answer:13 people

Explanation:

5.15x+6=72.95

-6 on both sides

5.15x=72.95

divide by 5.15 on both sides

x=13 people

Answer 2

p=13

Explanation:

let p = people

72.95=5.15p+6

-6

56.95=5.15

/5.15

p=13