Question

jorge takes his friends out for smoothies. he buys 5 smoothies and leaves a $3 tip, paying a total of $23. he wants to know the price of one smoothie.
which equation describes the situation?
price of 1 smoothie + tip = 23
price of 1 smoothie − tip = 23
(5 smoothies)(price of 1 smoothie) + tip = 23
(5 smoothies)(price of 1 smoothie) − tip = 23

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze total cost components

Total cost = cost of smoothies + tip. Cost of smoothies is (number of smoothies)×(price per smoothie).

Step2: Identify correct equation

Jorge buys 5 smoothies, tip is $3, total is $23. So (5 smoothies)×(price of 1 smoothie) + tip = 23.

Answer:

(5 smoothies)(price of 1 smoothie) + tip = 23 (the third option)