Everyone struggles with word problems. I doubt that you are stupid ....you are smart enough to use brainly!!!
All bags (whether they are school bags or hand bags) cost $5.20 each.
How much would it cost if Anthony purchased 1 bag? <em>$5.20 · 1</em>
How much would it cost if Anthony purchased 2 bags? <em>$5.20 · 2</em>
How much would it cost if Anthony purchased 3 bag3? <em>$5.20 · 3</em>
Do you see a pattern?
So, how much would it cost to purchase "s" bags? <em>$5.20 · s </em>
So, how much would it cost to purchase "h" bags? <em>$5.20 · h</em>
What is the Total cost to purchase "s" and "h" bags? <em>$5.20 · s plus $5.20 · h</em>
Answer: T = 5.20s + 5.20h