Question

Steven is comparing the cost of a fresh lobster dinner at two different restaurants. The first

restaurant charges $51 for the meal, plus $2 per pound for the lobster he picks. At the
second restaurant, Steven would pay $4 per pound for the lobster, in addition to $19 for the
meal. Steven realizes that, in theory, dinner at both restaurants could cost the same amount
if the lobster had a certain weight. How much would Steven pay for his dinner? What is the
weight?

Answer 1

Explanation:

2x+51=4x+19

32=2x

x=16. The weight is 16 pounds

plug it back in to find the cost

32+51=83. 64+19 = 83. The cost is 83 dollars