If x represents the total number of bags a person checks and each person checks more than two bags, the equation below can be used to determine C, the total fee for all the bags.

20 + 25 + 50(x - 2) = C

Arianna paid a total of $145 to check all her bags on a flight. How many bags did she check in all?

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Question

If x represents the total number of bags a person checks and each person checks more than two bags, the equation below can be used to determine C, the total fee for all the bags.

20 + 25 + 50(x - 2) = C

Arianna paid a total of $145 to check all her bags on a flight. How many bags did she check in all?

Numerical Answers Expected!

anonymous · Answer

We are given C = $145 for Arianna, so:

20 + 25 + 50(x - 2) = 145
50(x - 2) = 145 - 20 - 25
50x - 100 = 100
50x = 200
x = 200/50
x = 4

Since x = 4, Arianna checked 4 bags.