Question

The total​ cost, after using a 55cents​-off ​coupon, is ​$3.30. If c represents the cost of the fruit in dollars per​ pound, what equation could you use to find the value of​ c?

Answer 1

T= total cost= $3.30
c= cost of fruit per pound
x= # of pounds of fruit purchased

EQUATION
T= (c)(x) - $0.55 coupon

to find c, substitute $3.30 total for T
$3.30= cx - $0.55
add $0.55 to both sides
$3.85= cx
divide both sides by x
$3.85/x= c

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