Question

Adam goes to a skating rink on Tuesdays for $8.50. While there, he pays $1.50 for each item he buys at the concession stand. Which equation best represents this information?
A. y = 8.50x + 1.50
B. y = 8.50x - 1.50
C. y = 1.50x - 8.50
D. y = 1.50x + 8.50

Answer 1

You only pay to get in once.
add an additional 1.50 for EACH item he purchases at the concession stand
With that being said which seems like the most logical answer?

Answer 2

D?

Answer 3

And why do you say that?

Answer 4

becuase "he pays 1.50 for each item he buys at the stand" and the 8.50 to go in

Answer 5

Yes it is D :)

Answer 6

Stop giving answers!

Answer 7

1.50x is 1.50 * x variable amount.
But it is also the only answer that only pays 8.50 once.