Question

A local band is being paid $250 for performing, they receive $2 for each ticket sold.

The chart shows the bands total pay for the first 5 tickets sold.

Tickets sold: Bands pay
1 $250+$2(1)
2 $250+$2(2)
3 $250+$2(3). 4 $250+$2(4)
5 $250+$2(5)

Write an expression for the bands total pay for x number of tickets sold.

Answer 1

$250+$2(x) = Total amount paid

Explanation:

$250 is the initial amount. They earn $2 per person. The $250 is a flat amount that doesn't change. $2 is paid per person, so you multiply $2 by the amount of tickets sold.

$250 + $2(x) = Total amount paid