Question

15. You bought a magazine for $2 and some candy bars for $5 each. You spent a total of $12. How

many candy bars did you buy?

Answer 1

2 candy bars

Explanation:

2x+5x=12

so easy way to look at this is using 1 for 2

because you bought A magazine which is 1

2(1)+5x=12

2+5x=12

we know 2+5 is 7 so lets try 2!

2+5(2)=12

2+10=12

12=12

And there you go!

The answer is 2

Answer 2

Answer: 2 candy bars

Explanation: