Let p represent the regular price of each ticket, x represent the number of tickets, q represent the discount price of each ticket, and r represent the total cost.
The equation can be written as p(x + q) = r.
In this case, Dea buys 6 tickets, so x = 6. The total cost is $51, so r = 51. The discount price is $1.50 off the regular price, so q = $1.50.
Plugging these values into the equation, we get p(6 + $1.50) = $51.
Simplifying, we have p(7.50) = 51.
To solve for p, divide both sides of the equation by 7.50: p = 51 / 7.50.
Calculating this, we find that the regular price of each ticket is $6.80.
Therefore, the regular price of each ticket is $6.80.
Tickets to the baseball game are on sale for $1.50 off the regular price. Dea buys 6 tickets. If her total cost is $51, what is the regular price of each ticket?
Write and solve an equation of the form p(x+q)=r. Then write a sentence to explain your answer
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