Question

Write an equation that would represent the following word problem: Billy buys one candy bar for $2 and 3 lollipops. If he spends $3.98 in total, how much is each lollipop? [USE x AS YOUR VARIABLE - DO NOT USE SPACES IN YOUR ANSWER]

Answer 1

3.98 = 2 + 3x

1.98 = 3x

0.66 = x




Each lollipop is 0.66 cents.