Q:

Solve an equation to answer the questionJose bought 2 movie tickets and a box of popcorn. The popcorn cost $6, and he spent a total of $24. How much did each ticket cost? Use m to represent the cost of each movie ticket.A. 6m+2=24 m=3 ; each ticket cost $3.B. 2m+6=24 m=9 ; each ticket cost $9.C. 2m+6=24 m=15 ; each ticket cost $15.D. 6m+2=24 m=4 ; each ticket cost $4.

Accepted Solution

A:
2m + 6 = 24

Subtract 6 from both sides.

2m = 18

Divide both sides by 2.

m = 9

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