Question

Cody and Lisa both went bowling last weekend, but not together. Cody went during open bowling time,

Answer 1

If both Cody and Lisa play for t hours, then Cody pays a total of $(7 + t), while Lisa pays a total of $(1 + 3t). If they both pay the same amount P, then

7 + t = P

1 + 3t = P

Solve for t :

7 + t = 1 + 3t

t - 3t = 1 - 7

-2t = -6

t = 3

So Cody and Lisa each bowled for 3 hours, and they both ended up paying P = $10.