The cost of a large pizza is $7.99 plus an additional $0.99 for each topping. Tom ordered a large
pizza that cost $10.96. Write and s
olve an algebraic equation to find the number of toppings on
the pizza.
7.99 + 0.96t = 10.96
Do i isolate the variable Ms.Sue?
Yes.
Ms.Sue the answer that i got was 3.09375 by doing 10.96 - 7.99 which equals 2.97 then i did 2.97 divided by 0.96 please tell me if the answer that i got is correct.
Sorry i realize my mistake i put 2.97 divided by 0.96 when its actually divided by 0.99
i got 3 as an answer can you please tell me if its correct?
Yes. He can have 3 toppings.
Thank you so much!!!!!!
You're very welcome.
To find the number of toppings on the pizza, we can set up an algebraic equation. Let's denote the number of toppings as "x".
The cost of the pizza is composed of two parts: the base price of $7.99 and the additional cost of $0.99 per topping. So, the equation will be:
Cost of pizza = Base price + (Cost per topping * Number of toppings)
Using the given information, the cost of the pizza is $10.96:
$10.96 = $7.99 + ($0.99 * x)
Now we can solve for "x", the number of toppings.
First, subtract $7.99 from both sides of the equation to isolate the term with "x":
$10.96 - $7.99 = $0.99 * x
$2.97 = $0.99 * x
Next, divide both sides of the equation by $0.99 to solve for "x":
$2.97 / $0.99 = x
x ≈ 3
Therefore, there are approximately 3 toppings on the pizza.