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QuestionOwen and Jamie spent the same amount. Owen spent \$13 on food and 6 games, Jamie \$8.50 on food and 9 games. Find game price.

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STEP 1

Assumptions1. Owen and Jamie spent the same total amount of money. . Owen spent 13onfoodandplayed6carnivalgames.<br/>3.Jamiespent13 on food and played6 carnival games.<br />3. Jamie spent 8.50 on food and played9 carnival games.
4. All carnival games cost the same.

STEP 2

Let's denote the price of each carnival game as xx.Since Owen and Jamie spent the same total amount of money, we can set up the following equation13+6x=8.50+9x13 +6x =8.50 +9x

STEP 3

We can simplify this equation by subtracting 6x6x from both sides to isolate the variable xx on one side of the equation.
138.50=9x6x13 -8.50 =9x -6x

STEP 4

Calculate the left side of the equation.
138.50=4.5013 -8.50 =4.50So the equation becomes4.50=9x6x4.50 =9x -6x

STEP 5

implify the right side of the equation.
4.50=3x4.50 =3x

STEP 6

Now, we can solve for xx by dividing both sides of the equation by3.
x=4.50/3x =4.50 /3

STEP 7

Calculate the value of xx.
x=4.50/3=1.50x =4.50 /3 =1.50The price of each carnival game was $1.50.

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