Question

1. reasoning kyle bought a movie ticket for $8.45 and a drink for $1.80. he had just enough money remaining to buy a large popcorn. how much money did kyle start with? write an equation to show your reasoning.

Explanation:

Step1: Define the variable

Let \( x \) be the amount of money Kyle started with.

Step2: Set up the equation

The money he spent on the ticket and drink plus the money left for popcorn should equal the initial money. So the equation is \( x = 8.45 + 1.80 \).

Step3: Calculate the sum

Calculate \( 8.45 + 1.80 \). \( 8.45+1.80 = 10.25 \).

Answer:

Kyle started with \$10.25, and the equation is \( x = 8.45 + 1.80 \) (where \( x \) is the initial money).