Question

Translate to algebra:

Tom has t dollars. He buys 5 packets of gum worth d dollars each. How much money does he have left?

Answer 1

Answer: t - 5d

Step-by-step explanation: Since you are buying 5 and they cost d dollars you would multiply 5 by d. Then since you have t dollars as a total you subtract 5d from t so you get t -5d.