Question

Given the equation 6x + 18 = 72:

Write a short word problem about a purchase made to illustrate the equation

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Maria bought 6 identical journals for $18 each. She also spent an additional $72 on other stationery items. If x represents the cost of each journal, how much did Maria spend in total on her purchase?