Question

Brandon earns a rebate each month on his meals and movie tickets. He earns $0.50 for each movie ticket and $2 for each meal. Last month Brandon purchased 22 movie tickets and earned $25.
Part A: Create an equation that will determine the number of meals he purchased. (3 points)

Part B: Solve this equation justifying each step with an algebraic property of equality. (6 points)

Part C: How many meals did Brandon purchase last month? (1 point)

Answer 1

A. 25 = (.5 * 22) + (2 * x)

B. 25 = (.5 * 22) + (2 * x)
25 = 11 + 2x
14 = 2x
7 = x

C. 7