Question

Which problem situation best matches the equation 10 + 2x = 16?

Situation A: Angie bought peaches for $2 per pound and laundry detergent
for $10. She spent a total of $16. How many pounds of peaches did Angie buy?
Situation B: Angie bought peaches for $10 per pound and laundry detergent
for $2. She spent a total of $16. How many pounds of peaches did Angie buy?

Answer 1

Answer: I would say A because $10 per pound seems to much and laundry detergent to turn out as $16

Answer 2

situation a and she bought 3 pounds

Explanation: