Question

can anyone help me with a word problem?

Answer 1

What is it?

Answer 2

john and sarah go to a baseball game; they have the same amount of money. he buys 2 hot dogs for $3 each, a soda for $2, a hat for $10, and a candy bar. she buys a shirt for $16 and two candy bars. they both spend all their money. how much does a candy bar cost?

Answer 3

Make an equation with what John spent on one side and what Sarah spent on the other.

2(3)+2+10+x=16+2x

Now solve for x.

Answer 4

thank you. i'm just horrible at solving these

Answer 5

No problem. Word problems are my favorite. :)

Answer 6

so would the candy bar cost $1.00?

Answer 7

No...

Answer 8

wait, wait, wait. I was forgetting about the other x. then would it just be $2.00?

Answer 9

Yes. :) Expensive candy bars. But maybe not for a ball game. LOL!

Answer 10

okay thank you ! :)