The expression for the cost of the ABC Book Club is 2<em>x </em>+ 40. The expression for the cost of the Easy Book Club is 3<em>x</em> + 35. To find when the total charge for both book clubs is equal, the two expressions must equal each other. (<em>x </em>= the number of books read)
2<em>x </em>+ 40 = 3<em>x</em> + 35
Subtract 35 from both sides.
2<em>x </em>+ 5 = 3x
Subtract 2<em>x </em>from both sides.
5 = <em>x</em>
So, the total charge for each club is equal when 5 books are read.
