Question

The equation below can be used to represent which of the following situations?2x + 5 = 3xThe price of five boxes of apples is $5.The price of two boxes of apples and a $5 drink equals the price of three boxes of apples,The price of three boxes of apples and a $5 drink equals the price of two boxes of apples,The price of two boxes of apples equals the price of a $5 drink.

Answer 1

Answer

Option B is correct.

If the price of one box of apples is x

2x + 5 = 3x represents

The price of two boxes of apples and a $5 drink equals the price of three boxes of apples.

Explanation

If the price of one box of apples is x

The price of two boxes of apples = 2x

The price of three boxes of apples = 3x

So, the price of two boxes of apples and a $5 drink = 2x + 5

And if that is equal to three boxes of apples,

2x + 5 = 3x

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