Question

genesis and 3 of her friends went to a craft fair. it cost $6 per person to enter the fair, and they each bought a matching bracelet for y dollars. altogether, the 4 friends spent $42 at the craft fair. including genesis, how many friends went to the craft fair? did they each spend the same or a different amount of money? including genesis, friends went to the fair. they each spent amount of money at the craft fair. 6 4 3 5

Explanation:

Step1: Count total people

Genesis + 3 friends = $1+3=4$

Step2: Compare individual spending

Each paid $6 entry + $y bracelet, so total per person is $\$6 + y$ for everyone.

Answer:

Including Genesis, 4 friends went to the fair. They each spent the same amount of money at the craft fair.