Question

Look at the equation.
20x = 500

Which situation matches this equation?
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1 point
Mr. Lane bought some movie tickets for $20 each, spending $500 total.
Mr. Lane had $20 and gave away $500.
Mr. Lane added $20 to $500.
Mr. Lane earned $20 per week for 500 weeks.

Answer 1

Mr. Lane bought some movie tickets for $20 each, spending $500 total.

Explanation: If x is the number of tickets and each costs $20, the total spent is 20x, which equals 500. (x = 25 tickets.)