Question

the prescott family wants to spend exactly $33 at a restaurant. they bought some quesadillas and smoothies. quesadillas cost $7 each and smoothies cost $6 each. now, find the cost of 2 smoothies. $7q + 6s = 33$ $7 \cdot (3) + 6 \cdot (2) \stackrel{?}{=} 33$ $21 + \square \stackrel{?}{=} 33$

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate cost of 2 smoothies

$\$6 \times 2 = \$12$

Step2: Verify the total cost

$21 + 12 = 33$, which matches the total budget.

Answer:

12