The total cost for 8 bracelet, including shipping was $54. The shipping charge was $6. Determine the cost for each bracelet.

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jim766 · Answer

cost of braclet  = B

8 * cost of braclet + $6 shipping = 54

8b + 6 = 54,   now solve for b

jim766 · Answer

subtract 6 on both sides, then divide by 8 on both sides

anonymous · Answer

I still don't understand the question

jim766 · Answer

first you need to translate the words into math

8 * cost of  1braclet + $6 shipping = 54
  we don't know what the price of a braclett is so we call it B

8 * B + 6 = 54
         -6      -6

8B = 48     now divide both sides by 8

8B = 48
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 8       8

 B = 48/8        what is 48 divided by 8?

anonymous · Answer

48 /8=6

jim766 · Answer

yes,  B = 6,  or $6

the cost of 1 braclet is $6