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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a)


{{{c=5p+215}}}


{{{c-215=5p}}}


{{{5p=c-215}}}


{{{p=(c-215)/5}}}


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b)


{{{p=(c-215)/5}}}


{{{p=(300-215)/5}}}


{{{p=85/5}}}


{{{p=17}}}


17 people can attend the party