You are buying balloons for a party. A small balloon cost $3. A large balloon cost $4. Write an algebraic expression for the cost of x small balloons and y large balloons. Then find the total cost for 14 small balloons and 8 large balloons.

Question

Q1: An algebraic expression for the cost of x small balloons and y large balloons is __________.

Q1 Answer: 14x + 8y

Q2: The total cost for 14 small balloons and 8 large balloons is _______.

Q2 Answer: $74

Answer 1

for #1, I am sure you meant 3x + 4y

#2 is correct

Answer 2

I think the answer to Q1 is simply x + y

Answer 3

The curse of not having used a less common name.

Answer 4

oh instead of 14x + 8y, i should be switch around to 3x + 4y, now I get it. thank you :)

Answer 5

Ty I am not sure what you mean by swapping.

Q1 asked for the algebraic expression which is x + y

Q2 has actual amounts of balloons so now these should be added to the original formula
14x + 8y where x = $3 and y = $4
Therefore
14*3 + 8*4 = $74

Answer 6

trash