Question

an ice cream stand uses the expression $2 + 0.5x$ to determine the cost (in dollars) of an ice cream cone that has $x$ scoops of ice cream. how much does an ice cream cone with 5 scoops cost? $\square$

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute x=5 into expression

$2 + 0.5(5)$

Step2: Calculate the multiplication

$2 + 2.5$

Step3: Calculate the final sum

$4.5$

Answer:

$\$4.50$