Stacia wanted concert tickets that were selling for $36 each, and then she got a $19 discount. She paid a total of $53 for the tickets. How many tickets did she buy? Identify the operations needed to solve this problem using the equation 36x −19=53.

Answer 1

To solve this problem using the equation "36x - 19 = 53," the following operations are needed:

1. Multiply the number of tickets (x) by the price of each ticket ($36): 36x.
2. Subtract the discount amount ($19) from the total cost of the tickets: 36x - 19.
3. Set the result equal to the total amount paid for the tickets ($53): 36x - 19 = 53.