Ms. Snyder wants to buy a television at an electronics store. All televisions at the store are 3/4 of the original price, p. She has a $40 discount coupon she will use during the sale. What equation should Ms. Snyder use to find the final price, f, of a television?
To find the final price (f) of a television after applying the discount, Ms. Snyder can use the following equation:
f = (p - $40) * (3/4)
Let's break down this equation:
1. The original price of the television is denoted as p.
2. Ms. Snyder has a $40 discount coupon, so she subtracts $40 from the original price, which gives us (p - $40).
3. After applying the discount, the price of the television becomes 3/4 of the original price. This is represented by multiplying (p - $40) by (3/4).
By using this equation, Ms. Snyder can determine the final price (f) of the television she wishes to buy.