jorge takes his friends out for smoothies. he buys 5 smoothies and leaves a $3 tip, paying a total of $23…
jorge takes his friends out for smoothies. he buys 5 smoothies and leaves a $3 tip, paying a total of $23. he wants to know the price of one smoothie.\nwhich equation describes the situation?\nprice of 1 smoothie + tip = 23\nprice of 1 smoothie - tip = 23\n5 smoothies(price of 1 smoothie) + tip = 23\n5 smoothies(price of 1 smoothie) - tip = 23
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Analyze the cost components
The total cost is the sum of the cost of 5 smoothies and the tip. Let the price of one smoothie be (x). The cost of 5 smoothies is (5x) (since cost of (n) items = (n\times) cost of one item), and the tip is (3). The total amount paid is (23).
Step2: Form the equation
The equation representing the situation is (5\times(\text{price of 1 smoothie})+\text{tip}=23), which in terms of (x) is (5x + 3=23).
Answer:
C. (5\times(\text{price of 1 smoothie})+\text{tip}=23)