A concession stand charges $1.50 per soda and $2.00 per pretzel. write an expression for the amount of money you would need to buy x sodas and y pretzels. PLEASE HELP!

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jamierox4ev3r · Answer

first, asign variables. Lets say that s=soda, p=pretzel, and m=money

anonymous · Answer

OK

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

then we know that there are 1.50s+2.00p=m

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

because the amount of money that we have is not given

anonymous · Answer

so thats all i would need to say?

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

right, because as soon as you start specifying the amount of money you have, the amount of sodas/pretzels, then the equation will change and may become solvable.

anonymous · Answer

ok! can i ask u one more?

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

ask away :)

anonymous · Answer

line 1:   50/5(3-1)-4
line 2:    50/5(2)-4
line 3:    50/10-4
line 4: 5-4
line 5: 1 
whats wrong with this and whats the correct answer if what it asks

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

you should follow the order of operations. first you divide 50 by 5

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

you are left with 10(2)-4

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

then you multiply 10*2 and you get 20-4

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

20-4=16
16 is your final answer

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

@ashleyjade r u there? lol

anonymous · Answer

oh sorry! and yes! thank you!