Paul purchased 3 video games for $17.25 each. Which expression is the best choice to help him determine the total amount of money he spent? (3) × (−17.25) = −51.75; He spent $51.75.
(−3) × (17.25) = −51.75; He spent $51.75.
(3) × (17.25) = 51.75; He spent $51.75.
(−3) × (−17.25) = 51.75; He spent $51.75.

The answer is C or (3) × (17.25) = 51.75; He spent $51.75.

Step-by-step explanation:

i say this because 17.25 time 3 equal 51.75

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step-by-step explanation:

in standard form:

a= dictionaries

b= maps

you have to buy 3 dictionaries, so put a 3 next to the a (dictionaries) so that you can multiply them by each other.

a3+b= 60 (the amount of money you have)

we already know the cost of a=15 so replace a with $15

($15 x 3)+b=60

multiply 15 and 3 to get $45 and replace it with $45

45+b=60

and then replace b with 15 to get the total:

45+15=60

that means you have $15 left after buying 3 dictionaries.

15 divided by the cost of a map ($5) equals 3.

so you can buy 3 maps.

sorry if it was confusing!