Question

Determine if the phrase is an equation or an expression Ryan purchased two pairs of sneakers for s dollars and three pairs of shorts for p dollars The entire purchase totalling $72 enter one for equation or two for expression

Answer 1

The phrase describes a relationship between the amounts spent on sneakers and shorts, and it includes a total amount of $72. This indicates that there is an equation being formed to express that relationship.

The equation can be formulated as:
\[ 2s + 3p = 72 \]

Therefore, the answer is **1 for equation**.