Asked by hannah
Three friends share the cost of a pizza. The base price of the pizza is p and the extra toppings cost $4.50. If each person’s share was $7.15, which equation could be used to find p, the base price of the pizza?
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Answered by
Steve
ok. this is similar to the last two. No ideas?
Answered by
hannah
yes
Answered by
Steve
yes, no idea, or
yes, here's my idea?
If no idea, look at the last two problems. There must be some first step you could make.
yes, here's my idea?
If no idea, look at the last two problems. There must be some first step you could make.
Answered by
Steve
hint: each share is 1/3 the total cost.
Answered by
hannah
7.15 =1/3 P+4.50
or 7.16=1/3 (p+4.50)
or 7.16=1/3 (p+4.50)
Answered by
Steve
total cost is (p+4.50)
so, the 2nd equation is correct (except for the typo :-))
so, the 2nd equation is correct (except for the typo :-))
Answered by
hannah
do you guys tutor
Answered by
Steve
I do some, but usually in person.
There are online sites for finding tutors. WyzAnt is a good one.
There are online sites for finding tutors. WyzAnt is a good one.
Answered by
boyo
wrong
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