Celine, Devon, and another friend want to purchase some snacks that cost a total of $7.50. They will share the cost of the snacks.

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2021-02-25

Celine, Devon, and another friend want to purchase some snacks that cost a total of $7.50. They will share the cost of the snacks. Which of these statements is true?
A. An equation that can be used to find x, the amount of money each person will pay is x+3=7.5 The solution to the equation is 4.5, so each person will pay $4.50.
B. An equation that can be used to find x, the amount of money each person will pay is x+3=7.5. The solution to the equation is 10.5, so each person will pay $10.50.
C. An equation that can be used to find x, the amount of money each person will pay is x3=7.5. The solution to the equation is 2.5, so each person will pay $2.50.
D. B. An equation that can be used to find x, the amount of money each person will pay is x3=7.5. The solution to the equation is 22.5, so each person will pay $22.50.

Answer & Explanation

timbalemX

timbalemX

Skilled2021-02-26Added 108 answers

Celine, Devon, and their friend is a total of 3 people so if each person pays x dollars, then the total amount they pay x3.
Since the total cost of the snacks is $7.50, then x×3=7.5.
To solve this equation for x, we need to divide both sides by 3 to "cancel" the multiplication by 3. This gives:
x×33=7.53
x=2.5
The solution is then 2.5 so each person will pay $2.50.

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