Question

read the problem, then define the variables. ben has a $40 gift card for an online audio store. he plans to buy some songs for $1 each and some audiobooks for $4 each. ben knows he wants at least three times as many songs as books. his mother reminds him that he doesnt have to spend the entire gift card amount at once. what are his options? what is meant by “options” in the context of the final question? possible combinations of numbers of songs and numbers of audiobooks ben may buy complete let x = let y = done

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the items being bought

Since Ben is buying songs and audiobooks, we need to define variables for their quantities.

Step2: Define the variables

Let $x$ be the number of songs and $y$ be the number of audiobooks.

Answer:

Let $x$ = the number of songs; Let $y$ = the number of audiobooks