Determine if the phrase is an equation or an expression: Ryan purchased two pairs of sneakers for s

Question

dollars, four t-shirts for t
dollars, and three pairs of shorts for p
dollars, the entire purchase totaling $72. Enter 1 for equation or 2 for expression.(1 point)

Answer 1

The phrase describes a total amount of money spent, which implies a relationship between the costs of items purchased (sneakers, t-shirts, and shorts) and the total amount ($72). This relationship can be represented as an equation.

Therefore, the correct answer is 1 for an equation.