Sergio's lunch cost $4.72. He received $5.28 in change when he paid the bill. The xis the amount of money he gave the cashier. Which of the following equations best represents this situation?

x + $4.72 = $5.28
$4.72x = $5.28
x – $4.72 = $5.28
$5.28 – $4.72 = x

Question

Sergio's lunch cost $4.72. He received $5.28 in change when he paid the bill. The xis the amount of money he gave the cashier. Which of the following equations best represents this situation?

x + $4.72 = $5.28
$4.72x = $5.28
x – $4.72 = $5.28
$5.28 – $4.72 = x

anonymous · Answer

it would be x-4.72=$5.28 if you add 4.72 to both you get x=10 10-4.72 is 5.28

anonymous · Answer

thank you!!! (: