SOLUTION: A traveling circus with thrill rides charges $6 for admission plus $1.50 for each ride you take. If you pay $16.50 total, how many rides did you take?

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Question 1048915: A traveling circus with thrill rides charges $6 for admission plus $1.50 for each ride you take. If you pay $16.50 total, how many rides did you take?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
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Only one unknown quantity: How many rides ridden, r.

1.5r%2B6=16.50