A slice of pizza costs $3.19 and a drink costs $x. The cost of a slice of pizza and a drink together is $5.61. Complete and solve the equation that represents the cost of a drink. (1 point)

Answer 1

Slice of pizza = $3.19
Drink = $x
Total cost = $5.61

The equation that represents the cost of a drink is:
3.19 + x = 5.61

To solve for x, subtract 3.19 from both sides of the equation:
x = 5.61 - 3.19
x = 2.42

The cost of a drink is $2.42.