tony and some friends went to the movies. They bought 4 drinks and 2 tubs of popcorn and spent a total of $32.50 on the food. Each drink costs $3.50 less than a tub of popcorn. Write an equation that can be used to find the cost of one tub of popcorn.

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Kenzie Griffin

26 January, 20:23

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Lance Mcmillan · Answer 1

X=popcorn

x - 3.50=drink

2x + 4 (x-3.50) = 32.50

2x+4x-14=32.50

solve for x

Jaida Baird · Answer 2

Sample Response: First, add the decimals in the parentheses. Next, multiply that number by 0.5. Finally, add all the decimal numbers.