Ed is booking a hotel room for his vacation. If he stays for 7 nights, the hotel will give him a $280 discount. He notices that the amount he would pay for 7 nights with the discount is the same as the amount he would pay for 5 nights without the discount.Which equation can you use to find p, the full price of the hotel room per night?Choices:(A) 7p−280=5p(B) 7p=280−5pWhat is the full price of the hotel room per night?____ $
Q. Ed is booking a hotel room for his vacation. If he stays for 7 nights, the hotel will give him a $280 discount. He notices that the amount he would pay for 7 nights with the discount is the same as the amount he would pay for 5 nights without the discount.Which equation can you use to find p, the full price of the hotel room per night?Choices:(A) 7p−280=5p(B) 7p=280−5pWhat is the full price of the hotel room per night?____ $
Set up equation: First, let's set up the equation based on the problem statement. Since the cost for 7 nights with a $280 discount equals the cost for 5 nights without a discount, we write: 7p−280=5p.
Isolate variable: Next, we need to isolate p. Subtract 5p from both sides to get: 2p−280=0.
Addition step: Now, add 280 to both sides to solve for p: 2p=280.
Division step: Finally, divide both sides by 2 to find p: p = rac{280}{2} = 140.
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