Question

Two brothers each purchase a new pair of hiking boots and two canteens. The hiking boots cost 34.00 each. The total of their purchase wad 98.00.
Write an equation and solve ​

Answer 1

Answer:

The cost of one canteen is $7.5

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given the following in the question:

Each brother purchase a new par of boots and two canteens.

Cost of one hiking boots = $34.00

Total cost of hiking boots =

$=34\times 2\\=\ 68.00$

Let x dollars be the cost of one canteen.

Number of canteens bought by both brother = 4

Total bill = $98.00

Thus, we can write the equation:

$68 + 4x = 98$

Solving the equation, we get,

$68 + 4x = 98\\4x = 98-68\\4x = 30\\x = 7.5$

Thus, the cost of one canteen is $7.5