Problem:

It costs $100 to get a checkup at the dentist. If the dentist finds a cavity, there is an extra charge of c dollars. Which equation can be used to find p, the total price of a trip to the dentist for a patient with a cavity?

c = 100 + p

p = 100c

c = 100p

p = 100 + c

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Camron Gaines

11 March, 08:40

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Pierre Kirby · Answer 1

P=100+c because 100 is the flat fee and every dollar you add on creates the total price which is p

Problem:It costs $100 to get a checkup at the dentist. If the dentist finds a cavity, there is an extra charge of c dollars. Which equation can be used to find p, the total price of a trip to the dentist for a patient with a cavity?c = 100 + pp = 100cc = 100pp = 100 + c