Question

genesis and 3 of her friends went to a craft fair. it cost $6 per person to enter the fair, and they each bought a matching bracelet for y dollars. altogether, the 4 friends spent $42 at the craft fair. find a solution to the equation. you can use the calculator to help you solve. 4(6 + y) = 42 y = \boxed{}

Explanation:

Step1: Divide both sides by 4

$\frac{4(6+y)}{4} = \frac{42}{4}$
$6+y = 10.5$

Step2: Subtract 6 from both sides

$6+y -6 = 10.5 -6$
$y = 4.5$

Answer:

$y=4.5$