7.EE.B.4a-1

Question

Giovanni spent a total of $13.75 bowling. He rented bowling shoes for $2.50 and bowled 3 games. Each game cost the same amount.



Part A
Create an equation that can be used to determine,
g
g , the cost in dollars of each bowling game.


3
g
+

2.5
=
13.75




Part B
Use the equation you created to determine the cost of each bowling game.

Answer 1

To solve Part A, we have already created the equation based on the given information:

\[ 3g + 2.50 = 13.75 \]

where \( g \) is the cost of each bowling game.

Part B: Solving the equation

To find the cost of each bowling game, follow these steps:

1. Subtract the cost of the shoes from the total amount spent: \[ 3g = 13.75 - 2.50 \]

2. Calculate the right side: \[ 3g = 11.25 \]

3. Now, divide both sides by 3 to find \( g \): \[ g = \frac{11.25}{3} \]

4. Perform the division: \[ g = 3.75 \]

Thus, the cost of each bowling game is $3.75.