Question

A hockey season ticket holder pays $88.56 for her tickets plus $5.00 for a program each game. A second person pays $19.76 for a ticket to every game, but doesn't buy programs. In how many games will they have paid the same amount?

Answer 1

Answer: x = 6

Step-by-step explanation: If you take 88.56 + 5x = 19.76x, an equation, you should first rearrange the variables to the left side of the equation: 5x - 19.76x = -88.56.

Next, you should combine your like terms. So, -14.76 = -88.56.

Then, divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of variable. So, x = -88.56 / -14.76./

Lastly, calculate. Determine the sign for multiplication or division, so x = 88.56 / 14.76. Multiply both the numerator and denominator with the same integer. So, x = 8856 / 1476. Cross out the common factor, then you get your answer of x = 6