To figure out the cost to rent the shoes, we can first define our variables and set up an equation based on the information provided.
Let:
- \( x \) = cost to rent the shoes (in dollars)
- The cost to play one game of bowling = $4.95
- Number of games played = 5
- Total amount paid = $32
Now, we can set up the equation based on the total cost:
\[ \text{Total Cost} = \text{Cost of Games} + \text{Cost of Shoe Rental} \]
Plugging in the known values:
\[ 32 = (5 \times 4.95) + x \]
Now we calculate \( 5 \times 4.95 \):
\[ 5 \times 4.95 = 24.75 \]
Now, substitute this back into the equation:
\[ 32 = 24.75 + x \]
To find \( x \), we need to isolate it. We can do this by subtracting \( 24.75 \) from both sides of the equation:
\[ x = 32 - 24.75 \]
Now calculate the right-hand side:
\[ x = 32 - 24.75 = 7.25 \]
Thus, the cost to rent the shoes is:
\[ \boxed{7.25} \]
Summary of Work:
- Defined variables and total cost equation.
- Substituted the number of games and their cost.
- Simplified to find the cost of shoe rental.