Question

Mariah bought a shirt for $28.50 and a belt. The total cost was $45.50. Which of the following equations can be used to find the cost of the belt? A. 28.50 + b= 45.50 B. 45.50 + b= 28.50 C. b= 28.50 - 45.50 D. b= 28.50 * 45.50 Please include work!!

Answer 1

Answer: Choice A)  28.50+b = 45.50

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Explanation:

28.50 = cost of shirt

b = cost of belt, some unknown value

45.50 = total cost (given)

28.50+b = total cost (add the first two items shown above)

equate the two total cost expressions to end up with 28.50+b = 45.50

Answer 2

Answer:

a is the answer 28.50 + b = 45.50

Step-by-step explanation:

so if i move 28.50 to the right side then it becomes b=45.50-28.50 and that equals to 17 . hope i helped have a great day