The equation that can be used to find the amount of change, x, that Carmen receives is:
x = amount given - cost of the snack
Substituting the given values, we have:
x = $10 - $3.74
x = $6.26
Carmen received $6.26 in change.
Carmen wants to buy a snack that costs $3.74 including tax. Carmen gives the cashier $10. Which equation can be used to find the amount of change, x, that Carmen receives? How much change did she receive?
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