Two friends, Hailey and Jenna bought two tickets to see a play at a local theater. Each ticket cost $17.25. Each friend donated $1 to the theater's youth program. The friends paid a total of $40.50 which it also includes convenience. How much did each friend paid for the convenience fee?

If you let the convenience fee equal x, then ...

(2*17.25) + (2*1) + (2*x) = 40.50

There are 2 girls so we multiply all the charges by 2. Add them together and you'll get 40.50. Now if we solve for x, we will get the amount of the convenience fee.

2*17.25 + 2*1 + 2x = 40.50

34.50 + 2 + 2x = 40.50

36.50 + 2x = 40.50

2x = 40.50 - 36.50

2x = 4

x = 2

Each girl paid a 2 dollar convenience fee.