Let x be the number of toppings added to the pizza.
The total cost of a pizza from Palanzio's is 6.8 + 0.9x.
The total cost of a pizza from Guido's is 7.3 + 0.65x.
Setting these two equal, we can find the number of toppings needed to make the pizzas cost the same:
6.8 + 0.9x = 7.3 + 0.65x
Subtracting 0.65x from both sides:
6.8 + 0.25x = 7.3
Subtracting 6.8 from both sides:
0.25x = 0.5
Dividing both sides by 0.25:
x = 2
Therefore, 2 toppings need to be added to make the pizzas cost the same.
A large pizza at Palanzio’s Pizzeria costs $6.80 plus $0.90 for each topping. The cost of a large cheese pizza at Guido’s Pizza is $7.30 plus $0.65 for each topping. How many toppings need to be added to a large cheese pizza from Palanzio’s Pizzeria and Guido’s Pizza in order for the pizzas to cost the same, not including tax?
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