Question

Janice bought a book for $4.00. She also bought 5 pens. She spent a total of $39.00. How much did each pen cost?
A.

$7.00
B.

$6.00
C.

$5.00
D.

$4.00

This looks sooo simple, but i don't know how to start it. c:

Answer 1

Okay, lets subtract the cost of the book from the total cost.

Answer 2

39 - 4 = 35

Answer 3

Mhm..

Answer 4

35 divided by 5 = x
x = price of pen

Answer 5

Why do you divide o;

Answer 6

its 7 cx

Answer 7

Because the proper equation is 5x = 35

Answer 8

oh okay o;

Answer 9

Glad you understand. :)