Question

Jo makes and sells jewelry. She sold three bracelets for $45, $17, and $25. Write and expression for the total Jo received. Explain how you can use properties and mental math to simplify the expression.

Answer 1

We are given

she sold three bracelets for $45, $17, and $25

Let's assume

the total Jo received as 'S'

we can add them to get total value

$S=45+17+25$

Expression:

$S=45+17+25$

We will add them to get total value

$S=87$

the total Jo received is $87.........Answer