Question

a student bought a juice pouch for $2.50 and 3 bags of chips. the total cost was $5.05 write and solve an equation to determine the cost of a bag of chips. please show your work !!! thank you.

Answer 1

Answer:

$0.85

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x = cost of 1 bag of chips

3x + 2.50 = 5.05

3x = 2.55

x = 0.85

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Answer 2

First, write it as an equation

2.50+3x=5.05

Next, subtract 2.50 from both sides

2.50-2.50+3x=5.05-2.50

3x=2.55

Divide 3 on both sides

3x/3=2.55/3

x=0.85

The cost of a bag of chips is 0.85

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