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AlgebraEasyCost of a pool visit with a locker

Algebra practice question

A swimming pool charges $8 for entry and $2 per hour for a locker. What does a visit with a locker for 5 hours cost, in dollars?

Answer: 18

8 + 2(5) = 18.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 10
10 adds 8 and 2 without multiplying.
If you answered 40
40 multiplies 8 by 5.
If you answered 50
50 multiplies 10 by 5.

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