How Much Does Each Golf Ball Cost in This Algebra Problem?

[ProjectTruth]

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Hey guys, could use some insight here...

So this is a basic story problem:

"I paid $22.30 for 6 new golf balls and 10 used balls. If each new ball costs $.65 more than a used ball,how much did I pay for each type of ball?"

I assumed it was as simple as:

10x+6(x+.65)=22.30

But that is apparently incorrect...

I'm banging my head against a wall... maybe the fact that I've been studying for an hour or two straight doesn't help as its psyching me out,but I feel like this is much more difficult then it should be...

My mind is blank right now,what am I missing?

 

[phinds]

Why do you say it is incorrect? It looks to me like the correct equation to give the price of a used ball.

 

[ProjectTruth]

Why do you say it is incorrect? It looks to me like the correct equation to give the price of a used ball.

Holy smokey.

Man I need to learn how to take breaks in between studying...

I re-did my equation and came up with the correct answer...

Thanks anyway,haha.

 

[phinds]

Holy smokey.

Man I need to learn how to take breaks in between studying...

I re-did my equation and came up with the correct answer...

Thanks anyway,haha.

Are you saying the equation you posted originally is NOT correct? If not, why not?

 

[ProjectTruth]

Are you saying the equation you posted originally is NOT correct? If not, why not?

No, the equation was correct,as I assumed,but my mind was so fried from studying I forgot to multiply .65 by 6 when distributing...

Ah well,thanks again