Answer:
c = $5.50
Step-by-step explanation:
Since Gage has the exact amount of change, we know the total of all 5 sodas and all 5 cheeseburgers, so we can make an equation where:
c = cost of one cheeseburger
s = cost of one soda
Gage is buying soda and cheeseburgers for himself and 4 friends, so that is 5 of each soda and 5 of each cheeseburger, so we multiply the costs by 5 and set it equal to the total amount of all the food and drinks.
5s + 5c = 33.75
We are given the price of soda, however, so we can insert that number into the equation for s.
5(1.25) + 5c = 33.75
Then we can simplify and solve for c.
6.25 + 5c = 33.75
5c = 27.5
Remember, we're solving for the price of one cheeseburger, so we have to divide this number by 5.
c = 5.50
So one cheeseburger costs $5.50.
Hope this helps.
