Question

a store sells candles for $3 each and journals for $4 each. could you buy 3 candles and 8 journals for exactly $35? lets break this down. start by multiplying 3·3 to find the cost of 3 candles. cost of candles + cost of journals = $35 3c + 4j = 35 3·3 + 4·8 ≟ 35 □ + ? ≟ 35

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate cost of 3 candles

$\text{Cost of candles} = 3 \times 3 = 9$

Step2: Calculate cost of 8 journals

$\text{Cost of journals} = 4 \times 8 = 32$

Step3: Sum total cost

$\text{Total cost} = 9 + 32 = 41$

Step4: Compare to $35$

$41
eq 35$

Answer:

No, you cannot buy 3 candles and 8 journals for exactly $35. The total cost of 3 candles and 8 journals is $41.