SOLUTION: Paul pays $3 every time he acts at home and $8 every time he eats out. If Paul has $200 each month for food, write a linear equation for the number of times he will eat at home (y)

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Question 1125916: Paul pays $3 every time he acts at home and $8 every time he eats out. If Paul has $200 each month for food, write a linear equation for the number of times he will eat at home (y).
How would you solve this problem I have gone over it and over it. I am still having trouble understanding the problem on how to get the equation.
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, josgarithmetic:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


What if he eats at home and acts out?

If you have gone over and over this, then you must have tried something. Show me what you have tried and then I'll help you.


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
KNOWN
200 dollars for food
3 dollars per each eat at home
8 dollars per each eat out

UNKNOWN
Assign some variables any way you want.
As example choices
y, number of meals eaten at home
x, number of meals eaten out


You should be able to form an equation to account for the $200 eating budget.