X.3 Evaluate two-variable equations: word problems

Question

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This equation shows how the number of cakes Dakota can bake is related to the number of additional sticks of butter she buys.

c = 3s

The variable s represents the number of additional sticks of butter Dakota buys, and the variable c represents the total number of cakes she can bake. With 2 additional sticks of butter, how many total cakes can Dakota bake?

Answer 1

To find out how many total cakes Dakota can bake with 2 additional sticks of butter, we can use the equation provided:

\[ c = 3s \]

where \( c \) is the total number of cakes and \( s \) is the number of additional sticks of butter.

Given that \( s = 2 \):

\[ c = 3(2) \]

Now, calculate \( c \):

\[ c = 6 \]

So, with 2 additional sticks of butter, Dakota can bake a total of 6 cakes.