Thomas is in charge of selling roses for the Graduation dance. The roses sell for $3.50 each. He estimates that the expenses of the roses will be $30. Thomas wants to write an equation for the profit.

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Nyla

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24 November, 11:43

Thomas is in charge of selling roses for the Graduation dance. The roses sell for $3.50 each. He estimates that the expenses of the roses will be $30. Thomas wants to write an equation for the profit.

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Kian Mcdaniel · Answer 1

P = $3.5x - $30

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number of roses Thomas bought and sold be x.

Hence the total selling price would be;

$3.5 * x = $3.5x

The profit = selling price-expenses

P = $3.5x - $30