Jeff bought 3 bags of dog food. He also bought a set of new dog bowls that cost eighteen dollars . He spent a total of forty-five dollars. Write both the verbal and mathematical equation to find out how much Jeff paid for each bag of dog food.
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Jeff bought 3 bags of dog food. He also bought a set of new dog bowls that cost eighteen dollars . He spent a total of forty-five dollars. Write both the verbal and mathematical equation to find out how much Jeff paid for each bag of dog food.
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anonymous · Answer

ok to start, you know he spent 18 on the bowls so you can subtract that from the total spent. then to find how much each bag cost you would divide the total by 3

anonymous · Answer

now just write an equation showing that

goldeverything · Answer

i cant right a equation it's a easy question

goldeverything · Answer

essay question

anonymous · Answer

it says write the mathmatcal equation used.

anonymous · Answer

*mathematical

goldeverything · Answer

can you do that please?

anonymous · Answer

and if it is a math essay then they will allow you to write equations. they can't keep you from it cause that's the only way you can do math

anonymous · Answer

$$(t-b)\div3=x$$
that's the best way I know how to do it.

anonymous · Answer

t= total spent
b=amount spent for the bowls
x= total cost of each bag

goldeverything · Answer

thx and you picture is just a little bit creepy

anonymous · Answer

good

goldeverything · Answer

lol

anonymous · Answer

I like being creepy. it's fun

goldeverything · Answer

lol but thx for you help though

anonymous · Answer

you're welcome