A teacher pays for x binders with a $20.00 bill and receives $2.30 in change. If each binder costs $5.90, which statement is true?

a. The equation 2.30x+5.90=20 can be used to find x, and the teacher buys 1 binder.

b. The equation 2.30x+5.90=20 can be used to find x, and the teacher buys 3 binders.

c. The equation 5.90x+2.30=20 can be used to find x, and the teacher buys 1 binder.

d. The equation 5.90x+2.30=20 can be used to find x, and the teacher buys 3 binders.

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Essence Brandt

10 October, 08:32

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Agustin Hodge · Answer 1

equation c is true i. e x=3binders

Step-by-step explanation:

5.90x + 2.3=20

5.9x=20-2.3

5.9x=17.7

x=17.7/5.9

x=3binders