Penelope is going to the carnival to ride the rides. It costs $20 to get into the carnival and ride tickets are $0.50 each. Write an equation that represents this scenario if she spends $35 in all.

Question

.50x - 20 = 35
50x = 35
50 + 20x = 35
.50x + 20 = 35

Answer 1

To set up an equation for this scenario, let's define \( x \) as the number of ride tickets Penelope buys.

1. The entry cost to the carnival is $20.
2. Each ride ticket costs $0.50.
3. Penelope spends a total of $35.

The total cost can be represented by the equation:

\[ 20 + 0.50x = 35 \]

This equation states that the $20 for entry plus the $0.50 for each ticket multiplied by the number of tickets \( x \) equals the total amount spent, which is $35.

So, the correct equation from the options provided would be:

\[ 0.50x + 20 = 35 \]