Elementary Algebra

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285194055
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 3 - Equations and Problem Solving - 3.2 - Equations and Problem Solving - Problem Set 3.2 - Page 107: 61

Answer

One pizza costs $\frac{17}{2}$ dollars

Work Step by Step

Let X represent the price of 1 pizza. 8 pizzas cost 68 dollars. Thus, we know: 8X = 68 Divide both sides by 8 to obtain: X = $\frac{68}{8}$ = $\frac{17}{2}$
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