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purchase x number of items for $8. total is $56. Write equation

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Answer:

[tex]x = 7[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

We have:

  • purchased x number of items
  • at a unit price of $8/item

We know that the:

  • total cost of these items was $56.

We can model this situation with an equation to solve for x:

[tex](x \text{ items}) \cdot \dfrac{\$8}{\text{item}} = \$56[/tex]

↓ canceling the

  • "items" unit (because it's in the numerator and denominator)
  • dollar unit (because it's on both sides)

[tex]8x = 56[/tex]

↓ dividing both sides by 8

[tex]\boxed{x = 7}[/tex]

So, we purchased x = 7 items.

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