A store is selling ribbon by the yard. Mike bought 8 yards of red ribbon. Each yard cost $3.50. Complete and solve the working equation that represents the amount, a , Mike paid for buying 8 yards of ribbon.(1 point)

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The equation that represents the amount Mike paid for buying 8 yards of ribbon is:

a = 8 * $3.50

Simplifying,

a = $28

Therefore, Mike paid $28 for buying 8 yards of ribbon.