SOLUTION: Sam is ordering pizza. Tony’s pizza charges $7 for a large cheese pizza plus 0.75 for each additional topping. Maria’s pizza charges $8 for a large cheese pizza plus $0.50 for

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Question 1157395: Sam is ordering pizza. Tony’s pizza charges $7 for a large cheese pizza plus 0.75 for each additional topping. Maria’s pizza charges $8 for a large cheese pizza plus $0.50 for each additional topping. For what number of toppings will the cost of a large pizza be the same at either restaurant.
Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
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    7 + 0.75*n = 8 + 0.50*n


    n = %288-7%29%2F%280.75-0.5%29 = 1%2F0.25%29 = 4.    ANSWER

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