Translate the following phrases into an algebraic expression using the variable x to represent the cost of the reel. Do not simplify.


The cost of purchasing a fishing rod and reel if the rod costs $5 less than twice the cost of the reel

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Answer:

2x-5 + x

Step-by-step explanation:

x = cost of the reel

rod costs 2 times the reel minus 5

rod = 2x-5

We want the cost of the rod and reel

cost = rod + reel

       = 2x-5 + x

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we have to translate the following phrases into an algebraic expression using the variable x to represent the cost of the reel.

The phrase is

The cost of purchasing a fishing rod and reel if the rod costs $5 less than twice the cost of the reel

let the cost of rell is X

Rod= $5 less than twice the cost of the reel

  • 5 less than 2X
  • 2X-5

COST OF ROD AND REEL

  • COST =rod+reel
  • COST=2X-5+X