a slice of pizza costs $3.19 and a drink costs $x. The cost of a slice of pizza anddrink together is $5.61. complete and solve the equation that represents the cost of a drink.

Answer 1

Let's represent the cost of a drink as $x.

The cost of a slice of pizza and a drink together is $5.61.

Given that the cost of a slice of pizza is $3.19, we can set up an equation:

3.19 + x = 5.61.

To solve for x, we can subtract 3.19 from both sides:

x = 5.61 - 3.19.

Evaluating the right side of the equation, we find:

x = 2.42.

Therefore, the cost of a drink is $2.42.