Question

The entry fee to a fun park is $20. Each ride costs $2.50. Jackson spent a total of

$35 at the park. If x represents the number of rides Jackson went on, which equation
represents the situation and what is the value of x that makes the equation true?
TEL
A.
2.50x = 35
B.
2.50x = 20
X=8
C.
20x + 2.50 = 35
x=2
D.
20 + 2.50x = 35
x = 6

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Answer 1

`a. \: 2.50x = 35 \\ x = (35)/(2.50) \\ x = 14`

Answer 2

D. 20 + 2.50x = 35

x=6

Explanation:

This is true because the entry fee is $20 represented by 20, and it is $2.50 per ride. Since x represents the amount of rides, you need to multiply this value by 2.50 to accumulate the final price.