Question

pablo has made 6 purchases from an online store. at the store, each purchase earns 1.4 points (called reward points).
(a) let n be the total number of points pablo has earned. write an equation that can be used to find n. first choose an appropriate form. then fill in the blanks with the letter n and the numbers 6 and 1.4.
(b) solve your equation for n to find the total number of points pablo has earned.

Explanation:

Part (a)

Step1: Determine the relationship

Pablo made 6 purchases, each earning 1.4 points. Total points \( n \) is purchases times points per purchase. So the equation is \( n = 6\times1.4 \) (or \( n\div6 = 1.4 \), \( n\div1.4 = 6 \), but multiplication is most direct).

Step2: Fill the blanks

Using the multiplication form: \( n = 6\times1.4 \) (or other valid forms like \( n\div6 = 1.4 \), \( n\div1.4 = 6 \), \( 6\times1.4 = n \)).

Part (b)

Step1: Use the equation

From part (a), using \( n = 6\times1.4 \).

Step2: Calculate the product

\( 6\times1.4 = 8.4 \). So \( n = 8.4 \).

Answer:

(for part b):
The total number of points Pablo has earned is \( \boldsymbol{8.4} \).