Anonymous

The equation is 3x+15 = 48 and so therefore 11 roses were bought

Anonymous

Let x be the number of roses John bought. (a) 3x+15=48 is the required equation. (b) 3x+15=48 => 3x=48-15 => 3x=33 => x=11

Anonymous

Call roses "r" Now write exactly what you were told in the question and solve: 3r + 15 = 48 3r = 33 r = 11

Anonymous

not worth being an algebra problem total-delivery_fee is cost_of_flowers 48-15 = 33 number_of_flowers is cost_of_flowers / cost_per_flower 33/3 = 11 A: 11 roses

Anonymous

John wants to buy his wife roses for their anniversary. Roses cost $3 each and there is a delivery fee of $15 at the local flower shop. The total cost of roses was $(3n + 15). John's total cost was 48 dollars. He bought 11 roses.