Question

Hector spent $17 for a tube of paint and 5 brushes. The tube of paint cost $8. Which equation can be used to find b, the cost of each brush?


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Answer 1

Answer:

5x+8=17

5x=17-8

5x=9

x=9/5

x=1.80

Each brush costs $ 1.80

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

(17-8)÷4=b

Explanation:

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