Question

Read the problems and and write the word that indicates an equation or inequality and decide whether an equation or inequality is indicated Brett has a $30 online gift certificate. He plans to buy as many books as he can. The cost of each book is $4. There is also a single shipping charge of $2. How many books can he afford without spending more than his gift certificate amount? Word/phrase?_________ Equation/Inequality_______

Answer 1

Word/phrase : Equation

Equation:4x + 2 = $30

He can afford to buy 7 books without spending more than his gift certificate amount

Explanation:

Step 1

We find the equation

Brett has a $30 online gift certificate. He plans to buy as many books as he can. The cost of each book is $4. There is also a single shipping charge of $2.

Hence,

$4 × x + $2 = $30

Where x = number of books that he can buy

4x + 2 = $30

Step 2

We solve for x

4x + 2 = 30

4x = 30 - 2

4x = 28

x = 28/4

x = 7

Hence, Brett can buy 7 books

Equation: 4x + 2 = $30

Word/phrase : Equation

He can afford to buy 7 books without spending more than his gift certificate amount