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

Answer 1

Let the cost of the drink be $x.
The cost of a slice of pizza and a drink together is $3.19 + $x = $5.61.
Simplifying the equation, we have:
$x = $5.61 - $3.19
$x = $2.42

Therefore, the cost of the drink is $2.42.