can anyone help me with a word problem?

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anonymous · Answer

What is it?

anonymous · Answer

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?

anonymous · Answer

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.

anonymous · Answer

thank you. i'm just horrible at solving these

anonymous · Answer

No problem. Word problems are my favorite. :)

anonymous · Answer

so would the candy bar cost $1.00?

anonymous · Answer

No...

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

okay thank you ! :)