To interpret the expression \( 35x + 55y \), where \( x \) represents the number of pairs of shoes and \( y \) represents the number of jerseys, we can analyze the coefficients and variables in the equation:
- The coefficient \( 35 \) is associated with \( x \), which represents the price per pair of shoes.
- The coefficient \( 55 \) is associated with \( y \), which represents the price per jersey.
Now let's evaluate the statements:
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Statement #1: Antoine spends $35.00 per pair of shoes.
This statement is correct since \( 35 \) is the price per pair of shoes. -
Statement #2: Antoine spends $55.00 per pair of shoes.
This statement is incorrect; $55.00 is the price per jersey, not per pair of shoes. -
Statement #3: Antoine spends $35.00 in total for shoes.
This statement is incorrect because $35.00 is the price per pair of shoes, not the total spent on shoes.
Based on the evaluations, Statement #1 correctly interprets a part of the expression. Therefore, the correct response is:
Statement #1 correctly interprets a part of the expression.