The sum of 30 + 5 is normally 35. Give an instance of when 30 + 5 = 8. [Hint: This is a money problem.]

Question

It's an algebra question.

Answer 1

Lets see.  We start from 30 and end up with 8.  Since this is money problem, the situation I can think of is paying off your debts.  When you are in debt, if have to pay a certain amount.  When you pay off that debt (giving more money to the debt collectors), that amount you owe decreases.  Credit cards are associated with debt, and you are charged a fee each time you pay it late.

 

 

Let x = the fee

 

 

30 + 5x = 8

 

5x = -22

 

 x = 4.4

 

 

What this means is that if you have a debt of $30, and you pay the debt collectors $22 in late payments, then you only owe $8 the next time you pay it off.

 

 

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

30*x+5=8

30x=3

x=,io

so, 30 dimes and 6 =8