Erica earns a rebate each month on her meals and movie tickets. She earns $3 for each movie ticket and $0.80 for each meal. Last month Erica purchased 15 meals and earned $18
Solve this equation justifying each step with an algebraic property of equality
x=number of movie tickets 15 meals × 0.80 per each meal 15(0.8)+3x=18.........Equation Given 12+3x=18................Combine like Terms 12-12+3x=18-12......Subtraction Property of Equality 3x=6........................Combine like terms 3x/3=6/3..................Division Property of Equality x=2..........................Simpilyfy
