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

To represent the cost of a drink with the variable \( x \), we can set up the equation based on the information provided:

\[ 3.19 + x = 5.61 \]

Now, we will solve for \( x \):

1. Subtract \( 3.19 \) from both sides of the equation:

\[ x = 5.61 - 3.19 \]

2. Perform the subtraction:

\[ x = 2.42 \]

Therefore, the cost of the drink is \( \boxed{2.42} \).