Question

A ruler cost x pence a pen costs 10 pence more than the ruler write an expression in terms of x for the cost of the pen

Answer 1

Answer:

(A ruler) = X  (a pen) = Y

y = x+10

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

A ruler cost x pence.

• Let the cost of the ruler be x pence

Pen costs 10 pence more than the ruler

• Therefore, the pen cost (x+10) pence

(x+10) is the right answer.