This equation shows how the cost of Haley's birthday party depends on the number of guests.c=g+8The variable g represents the number of guests, and the variable c represents the cost in dollars. If there are 8 guests, how much will Haley's birthday party cost?$____
Q. This equation shows how the cost of Haley's birthday party depends on the number of guests.c=g+8The variable g represents the number of guests, and the variable c represents the cost in dollars. If there are 8 guests, how much will Haley's birthday party cost?$____
Identify Variable: Identify the variable that 8 guests correspond to? g represents the number of guests. So, 8 guests gives the value for g.
Substitute Value: We know that g=8. Plug in the value for g in c=g+8. c=g+8 Substitute g with 8. c=8+8
Solve for Cost:c=8+8. Solve for c. c=g+8c=8+8=16 Therefore, the cost of Haley's birthday party with 8 guests will be $16.
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