Question

Kayla is purchasing 5 candles for x dollars each and 5 candle holders for $3.50 each. Kayla paid a total of $27.50. This equation can be used to calculate the cost per candle.





5
(
x
+
3.50
)
=
27.50





What is the cost per candle?




$2.00


$4.80


$6.20


$9.00

Answer 1

5(x + 3.50) = 27.50
Divide both sides by 5: x + 3.50 = 5.50
Subtract 3.50: x = 2.00

Answer: $2.00.