Question

A group of 8 friends went to a movie matinee. They spent $20 on snacks . The total cost of their tickets and snacks was $76.

Answer 1

8x would represent multiplying 8(people) times x(ticket cost) But you don't know how much the tickets cost per person so that's why it's x.

8x + 20 = 76
76-20=56
56÷8=7
x equals 7

Answer 2

A: 8x represents the cost of 1 ticket per friend, or 8 tickets.

B: The coefficient of 8x is 8. It represents each friend.