Ellie is going to see a movie and is taking her 2 kids. Each movie ticket costs $13 and there are an assortment of snacks available to purchase for $5 each. How much total money would Ellie have to pay for her family if she were to buy 4 snacks for everybody to share? How much would Ellie have to pay if she bought xx snacks for everybody to share?

Answer
Attempt 1 out of 2

Total cost with 4 snacks:
Total cost with xx snacks:

Total cost with 4 snacks:

Movie tickets for 1 adult and 2 kids = 3 x $13 = $39
Cost of 4 snacks = 4 x $5 = $20
Total cost = $39 + $20 = $59

Total cost with xx snacks:
Movie tickets for 1 adult and 2 kids = 3 x $13 = $39
Cost of xx snacks = xx x $5
Total cost = $39 + xx x $5