Question

Dexter has a gift card for $20.00 to an electronics store. He also has a coupon for 25% off his entire purchase, so he will be paying 75% of the total cost. He plans to buy a video game for $10.00 and batteries for $2.00. Select the equation that represents how much money will be left on his gift card after his purchases if x represents his remaining balance.

Answer 1

its B

Explanation:

Answer 2

The linear equation that represent the situation is
`x=20-0.75(10+2)`

The remaining balance on his gift card is
`\$11`

Explanation:

Let

x------> represents the remaining balance

we know that

The linear equation that represent the situation is equal to

`x=20-0.75(10+2)`

Solve

`x=20-0.75(12)`

`x=20-9`

`x=\$11`