Question

you are going to spend $47.50 to play games at the fair. each game costs $0.50 per play. which of these equations best shows how much money you have left as you play the games? money left = -50·games played + 47.50; money left = -0.50·games played + 47.50; money left = 0.50·games played + 47.50; money left = 47.50·games played + 0.50

Explanation:

Step1: Identify initial total money

Initial money: $\$47.50$

Step2: Identify cost per game

Cost per game: $\$0.50$ (subtracts from total)

Step3: Formulate the equation

Money Left = Initial Money - (Cost per Game × Games Played)
$$\text{Money Left} = -0.50 \cdot \text{Games Played} + 47.50$$

Step4: Match to options

The equation matches the top-right option.

Answer:

Money Left = $-0.50 \cdot$ Games Played $+ 47.50$