A box of candy at the movie theater costs $4.50 and a drink costs $x. The cost of the candy and drink together is $6.75. Complete and solve the equation that represents the cost of the drink.

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1 answer

The equation can be represented as:

4.50 + x = 6.75

To solve for x, we subtract 4.50 from both sides:

x = 6.75 - 4.50

x = 2.25

Therefore, the cost of the drink is $2.25.