Answer:
The answer to this problem is $6
Step-by-step explanation:
To start solving this problem, let's first establish an equation:
We are solving for the cost per meal, which can be represented with a variable, [tex]x[/tex]
[tex]2x+4=16[/tex]
To solve for the unknown, we have to isolate the variable, which means using different mathematical operations to leave the variable, x alone on the left side of the equation.
First, let's add -4 to both sides of the equation:
[tex](2x+4)+(-4)=(16)+(-4)[/tex]
[tex]2x=12[/tex]
Now, let's divide both sides by 2 to isolate the variable:
[tex]\frac{2x}{2}= \frac{12}{2}[/tex]
[tex]\boxed{x=6}[/tex]
Therefore, the school expects each student to spend $6 per meal.
I hope this helped!
-Benjamin
