Question

Janie ordered boxed lunches for a student advisory committee meeting. Each lunch costs $4.25. The total cost of the lunches is $53.75, including a $7 delivery fee.


Part A


Which equation will help you find x, the number of boxed lunches Janie ordered?

1. 4.25x = 60.75

2. 4.25 + 7x = 53.75

3. 4.25x + 7 = 53.75

4. 4.25(x + 7) = 53.75

Part B


Solve the equation from Part A to find x.


x = _________?
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Answer 1

Answer:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

3. 4.25 x + 7 = 53.75.

This is the right answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

part B 11

Step-by-step explanation:

4.25x+7=53.75

Step 1: Subtract 7 from both sides.

4.25x+7−7=53.75−7

4.25x=46.75

Step 2: Divide both sides by 4.25.

4.25x= 46.75

4.25     4.25

x=11