The Grade 8 students had an
end-of-the-year dance.
The disc jockey charged $85 for setting
up the equipment, plus $2 for each
student who attended the dance.
The disc jockey was paid $197.
How many students attended the dance?
a) Write an equation you can use to
solve the problem.
b) Solve the equation.
c) Check your answer and explain
how you know it is correct.