The cost of a large pizza is $7.99 plus an additional $0.99 for each topping. Tom ordered a large

Question

pizza that cost $10.96. Write and s
olve an algebraic equation to find the number of toppings on
the pizza.

Answer 1

7.99 + 0.96t = 10.96

Answer 2

Do i isolate the variable Ms.Sue?

Answer 3

Yes.

Answer 4

Ms.Sue the answer that i got was 3.09375 by doing 10.96 - 7.99 which equals 2.97 then i did 2.97 divided by 0.96 please tell me if the answer that i got is correct.

Answer 5

Sorry i realize my mistake i put 2.97 divided by 0.96 when its actually divided by 0.99

Answer 6

i got 3 as an answer can you please tell me if its correct?

Answer 7

Yes. He can have 3 toppings.

Answer 8

Thank you so much!!!!!!

Answer 9

You're very welcome.