The cost of performance tickets and beverages for a family of four can be modeled using the equation 4x + 12 = 48, where x represents the cost of a ticket. How much is one ticket?
Answer
A
$3.00
B
$4.00
C
$9.00
D
$15.00
Explanation
Subtract 12 from both sides of 4x + 12 = 48 to get 4x = 36. Divide by 4, so x = 9. One ticket costs $9.00, which is choice C.
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