Mrs. Ramiriz is making pies to sell at the local farmer's market. It costs her $5 to make each pie, plus a one-time cost of $30 for baking supplies. She plans to sell the pies for $12 each. Which equation can be used to find the number of pies she needs to sell to break even?

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21 February, 22:24

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Ellen Moyer · Answer 1

5p + 30 = 12p < = = ur equation

5p - 12p = - 30

-7p = - 30

p = - 30/-7

p = 4 2/7 pies to break even