Question

Ariana has a points card for a movie theater.
She receives 25 rewards points just for signing up.
She earns 8.5 points for each visit to the movie theater.
She needs 76 points for a free movie ticket.

Write and solve an equation which can be used to determine vv, the number of visits Ariana must make to earn a free movie ticket.
Answer
Attempt 1 out of 2

Equation:
Answer: vv =

Answer 1

25 + 8.5vv = 76

vv = (76 - 25) / 8.5
vv = 51 / 8.5
vv = 6

Ariana must make 6 visits to the movie theater to earn a free movie ticket.