Question

the equation below represents the situation: at the carnival, popsicles cost $3 each and funnel cakes cost $4 each. if you want to spend exactly $38 and you buy 8 funnel cakes, how many popsicles can you buy? now, use your equation to solve for the value of p, or the number of popsicles you can buy. you can show your work on zearn if youd like. $3p + 4f = 38$ $3p + 4 \cdot 8 = 38$ $3p + 32 = 38$ $p = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 32 from both sides

$3p + 32 - 32 = 38 - 32$
$3p = 6$

Step2: Divide by 3 on both sides

$\frac{3p}{3} = \frac{6}{3}$
$p = 2$

Answer:

$p = 2$