SOLUTION: Chris went bowling after school He rented shoes for $5 and played 4 games The total amount he spent was $21 What is the cost per game? Write and solve the equation

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Question 1101342: Chris went bowling after school He rented shoes for $5 and played 4 games The total amount he spent was $21 What is the cost per game? Write and solve the equation
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, richwmiller:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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[ cost/name ] = [ total cost ] / [ number of games ]
+c+ = cost/game
+c+=+21+%2F+4+
+c+=+5.25+
$5.25 is the cost/game
( the $5 for shoes is included in the $21,
but I think it has to be included in the
cost/game )
Get another opinion if needed

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4g+5=21
4g=16
g=4