Asked by Mishka

You go to the video store to rent 5 movies for the weekend. Movies rent for $2 and $3. You spend $13. How many $2 movies did you rent?

~Mish <3
Answered by Ms. Sue
I'll be glad to check your answer.
Answered by Mishka
I don't know how to do
Answered by Reiny
number of $2 movies --- x
number of $3 movies --- 5-x

solve for x

2x + 3(5-x) = 13

Why didn't you just do trial and error. There are only 5 choices.
Answered by Mishka
x=2?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Right.



Answered by Mishka
thank you
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome.
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