Last week Brandon and Marcee paid a total of $16 to go to the movies. This week five of their friends are joining them. How much can they expect to pay altogether?

$56

$80

$96

$112

Question

Last week Brandon and Marcee paid a total of $16 to go to the movies. This week five of their friends are joining them. How much can they expect to pay altogether?

$56

$80

$96

$112

anonymous · Answer

Assuming that they are all purchasing adult tickets (or tickets of the same kind), we can solve using this equation.

Let x be the cost of one ticket.
x+x=16
2x=16

Find x.

anonymous · Answer

After finding x, multiply x by 7 (because it is Brandon, Maurice and their 5 friends.)

anonymous · Answer

I already got it but thanks

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome.