8 3 points
Write an equation to represent the problem and then solve. Mr. Mitchell purchased balloons at $0.45 each and a piñata for $9.50. His total bill was $17.15. Find the
number of balloons that Mr. Mitchell purchased.

0.45x + 9.50 = 17.15

He bought 17 balloons

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x represent the number of balloons that he purchased.

Since they are $0.45 each, the price from balloons can be represented by 0.45x

Add 9.50 to this, to represent the price of the pinata, and set it equal to 17.15

So, the equation will be 0.45x + 9.50 = 17.15

Now, solve for x:

0.45x + 9.50 = 17.15

0.45x + 7.65

x = 17

So, he bought 17 balloons