Question 936722
First, $5*7=$35
So from the $50 you take away $35 to be left with $15
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Now you make the linear equation
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Let x be the unknown number of bags of chips that can be bought.
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3(x)=15 (Divide by 3)
x=5
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So the number of bags of chips that can be bought are 5.
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Remember to read the question. When you give your answer you need to "Write and solve a linear equation". So don't just give an answer.