SOLUTION: The formula c=5p+215 relates c, the total cost in dollars of hosting a birthday party at a skating rink, to p, the number of people attending. a. Solve the formula c=5p+215 for p

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Question 902423: The formula c=5p+215 relates c, the total cost in dollars of hosting a birthday party at a skating rink, to p, the number of people attending.
a. Solve the formula c=5p+215 for p
b. if allie's parents are willing to spend $300 for a party, how many people can attend?

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The formula c=5p+215 relates c, the total cost in dollars of hosting a birthday party at a skating rink, to p, the number of people attending.
a. Solve the formula c=5p+215 for p
b. if allie's parents are willing to spend $300 for a party, how many people can attend?
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a)

c=5p%2B215

c-215=5p

5p=c-215

p=%28c-215%29%2F5

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b)

p=%28c-215%29%2F5

p=%28300-215%29%2F5

p=85%2F5

p=17

17 people can attend the party