Question

A slice of pizza costs $3.19 and a drink costs $x . The cost of a slice of pizza and a drink together is $5.61 . Complete and solve the equation that represents the cost of a drink.(1 point) x + 3.19 = x =

Answer 1

what does the x equal

Answer 2

x + 3.19 = 5.61

Answer 3

To solve the equation, we need to isolate the variable x.

x + 3.19 = 5.61

Subtract 3.19 from both sides of the equation:

x = 5.61 - 3.19

x = 2.42

Therefore, the cost of a drink is $2.42.