Question

Aliyah had $24 to spend on seven pencils. After buying them she had $10. How much did each pencil cost? What equation would you use to solve this problem?

Answer 1

Each pencil costed $2

Explanation:

She bought 7 pencils at $2 7x2=14

24-14=10

Answer 2

$2

Explanation:

24-10=14

14/7=2