The cost of performance tickets and beverages for a family of four can be modeled using the equation 4 x plus 12 is equal to 48 , where x represents the cost of a ticket. How much is one ticket?
Answer
A
4 point 00 dollars
B
15 point 00 dollars
C
9 point 00 dollars
D
3 point 00 dollars
Explanation
Subtract the $12 beverage cost from $48: 4x = 36. Divide by 4 family members’ tickets, so x = $9. One ticket costs 9.00 dollars, choice C.
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