Question

The equation 12x−80=y can be used to find your profit, y , in dollars from buying $80 worth of art supplies and painting portraits for $12 each. What does the x stand for? A.The cost (in dollars) per portrait , B.The number of portraits painted, C.The total profit (in dollars) , D.The cost of the art supplies (in dollars)

Answer 1

The number of portraits painted

Explanation:

12x−80=y

painting portraits for $12 each

$80 worth of art supplies

Answer 2

12x - 80 = y

the x stands for the number of painted portraits