Linear equations in one variable

Easy Math · Algebra · Linear equations in one variable · MCQ

John paid a total of $dollar sign 165$ for a microscope by making a down payment of $dollar sign 37$ plus $p$ monthly payments of $dollar sign 16$ each. Which of the following equations represents this situation?

A
$16 p - 37 = 165$
B
$37 p - 16 = 165$
C
$16 p + 37 = 165$
D
$37 p + 16 = 165$

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