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?

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?

anonymous · Answer

20+25+50x-100=145 solve for x

lstrasmann · Answer

20 + 25 + 50(x - 2) = 145
20 + 25 + 50x - 100 = 145
-100 + 45 + 50x = 145
-55 + 50x = 145
50x = 145 + 55
50x = 200
x = 4