The shampoo you like to use is on sale for $3.69 per bottle.
Write an equation that will help you determine how much you save by purchasing the bottle of shampoo on sale.
p=regular price.
c=cost savings.

Question

The shampoo you like to use is on sale for $3.69 per bottle.
Write an equation that will help you determine how much you save by purchasing the bottle of shampoo on sale.
p=regular price.
c=cost savings.

anonymous · Answer

p - 3.69 = c ???

anonymous · Answer

you should probably get a second opinion on this

anonymous · Answer

lololol. okay. buuut, thanks! (:

mathmale · Answer

I'd stay kellie's response is quite reasonable.  If p is the regular selling price, $3.69 the sale price, and c the savings, c will be a positive quantity which represents the amount of $ saved.

anonymous · Answer

thanks mathmale...confirmation is good :)

anonymous · Answer

it was right!