Question

If Mei has earned 30 points, write and solve a multiplication equation to find how many books she need to read.

Answer 1

I think you need to find what times 5 will give you 30.  6x5 is 30. She will need to read 6 books for 30 points.

Answer 2

Answer:

$6\ books$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

x------> the number of books

we know that

The linear equation that represent this situation is equal to

$5x=30$

solve for x

Divide by $5$ both sides

$5x/5=30/5$

$x=6\ books$