She is saving $24!
explanation: multiply .2 (20%) by 120.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the initial price be x
<u>Then the reduced price is </u>
<u>If 5 mugs cost $28.20, we have equation:</u>
- (x - 1.75)*5 = 28.20
- x - 1.75 = 28.20/5
- x - 1.75 = 5.64
- x = 1.75 + 5.64
- x = 7.39
Initial price for 1 mug was $7.39
So you would distribute what's in the parenthesis and end up with 4x-2x-6=x+1, then you combine like terms and end up with 2x-6=x+1, now you can add 6 to both sides or subtract 1 both sides (basically anything goes for this step just make sure you apply the same thing on both sides) so I'll add 6 and continue just to show you... then you end up with 2x=x+7 then you subtract 1x on both sides to get x=7. sorry it's a lot hopefully you get it know!
