Question

Ashley has a total of $35 to spend at the carnival this year. She wants to purchase a turkey leg for $12, also. If each ride costs $0.50, how many rides can Ashley get on? IDENTIFY THE CONSTANT.

Answer 1

Ashley can go on 46 rides

Explanation:

12+0.50x=35

-12 -12

0.50x=23

0.50x/0.50= 23/0.50

x=46

Answer 2

46 rides; the constant is the $12 turkey leg

Explanation:

To solve this, you can write an equation:

c = .5r + 12

where c is cost and r is rides (the constant is 12 because it doesn't change)

You already know that the cost is 35, so you just need to plug it in and solve:

c = .5r + 12; c = 35

35 = .5r + 12

23 = .5r

r = 46

So, on $35 and an expense of $12, Ashley can ride 46 rides.