Question

Katherine bought snacks for her team's practice. She bought a bag of chips for $2.70 and a 12-pack of juice bottles. The total cost before tax was $15.78. Write and solve an equation which can be used to determine xx, how much each bottle of juice cost.

Answer 1

1. A system of equations to determine the cost of a bottle of juice, is 12x + 2.70 = 15.78.

2. From the equation, x = $1.09.

What is an equation?

An equation is a mathematical statement that shows that two values are equal.

A system of equations uses numbers and variables.

Data and Calculations:

The cost price of a bag of chips = $2.70

The total cost of snacks = $15.78

The total cost of 12-pack of juice bottles = $13.08 ($15.78 - $2.70)

Therefore, a bottle of juice = $1.09 ($13.08/12)

Equations:

Let a bottle of juice = x

Total cost of snacks = $15.78

2.70 + 12x = 15.78

or 12x + 2.70 = 15.78

12x = 13.08

x = 1.09 (13.08/12)

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