Question

Kira took $72 to a concert. If she paid for 5 tickets that each cost d dollars, she will have 72- 5d left. If each ticket costs $8, how much money would Kira have left? Show your work!

Answer 1

$32

Explanation:

Put 8 where d is, and do the arithmetic.

amount left = 72 -5·8 = 72 -40 = 32

Kira will have $32 left after paying for 5 tickets.