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Algebra practice question

The cost, in dollars, of renting a bicycle for h hours is given by C = 5h + 2. What is the cost of renting the bicycle for 3 hours?

Answer: 17

C = 5(3) + 2 = 15 + 2 = 17.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 10
10 is 5 + 2 + 3, adding instead of multiplying.
If you answered 15
15 is 5 × 3 without the $2.
If you answered 21
21 is 5 × 3 + 2 × 3, charging the $2 every hour; it is paid once.

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