Question

the total cost of playing an online game is $170. the base cost of the game is $50, and it costs $30 per month to play the game. The equation 170=30x+50 can be used to find the x (the number of months you play the game). How many months will you get to play the game if the total cost is $170?

Answer 1

x = 4 (4 months)

Explanation:

170 = 30x + 50

Step 1: Subtract 50 from both sides

170 - 50 = 30x + 50 - 50

120 = 30x

Step 2: Divide by 30 on both sides

120/30 = 30x/30

x = 4

Step 3: Check

170 = 30(4) + 50

170 = 120 + 50

170 = 170 ✔️

x = 4 (4 months)