The equation that could be used to solve for x, the cost of one glue stick, is A. 8($2.59)+5($5.59)−2x=$49.57.
Based on the supplies they selected, Lilly's cost is $25.68 and Samuel's cost is $24.09. Answer: A.
Lilly and Samuel purchased supplies together for a school project. They need to determine how much each person should pay.
Markers cost $2.59
each
Poster boards cost $5.59
each
Glue sticks cost x
each.
Lilly selects 5 markers and 2 poster boards and a glue stick. Samuel selects 3 markers and 3 poster boards and a glue stick. The total for their combined purchase was $49.57
.
First, select the equation that could be used to solve for x
, the cost of one glue stick. Then, select the amount that each person should pay based on the supplies they selected.
Responses
Part A:
A. 8($2.59)+5($5.59)−2x=$49.57
B. 8($2.59)+5($5.59)+2x=$49.57
C. 2x−8($2.59)+5($5.59)=$49.57
D. x2+8($2.59)+5($5.59)=$49.57
Part B :
A. Lilly's cost is $25.68 and Samuel's cost is $24.09
B. Lilly's cost is $24.58 and Samuel's cost is $24.99
C. Lilly's cost is $25.93 and Samuel's cost is $26.34
3 answers
Part A:
A. 8($2.59)+5($5.59)−2x=$49.57
B. 8($2.59)+5($5.59)+2x=$49.57
C. 2x−8($2.59)+5($5.59)=$49.57
D. x2+8($2.59)+5($5.59)=$49.57
A. 8($2.59)+5($5.59)−2x=$49.57
B. 8($2.59)+5($5.59)+2x=$49.57
C. 2x−8($2.59)+5($5.59)=$49.57
D. x2+8($2.59)+5($5.59)=$49.57
I apologize for the confusion. The correct equation that could be used to solve for x is B. 8($2.59)+5($5.59)+2x=$49.57.
Based on the supplies they selected, Lilly's cost is $24.58 and Samuel's cost is $24.99. Answer: B.
Based on the supplies they selected, Lilly's cost is $24.58 and Samuel's cost is $24.99. Answer: B.