Pauline orders wristbands from two different companies. • Company 1 sells each wristband for $2 and has free shipping. Company 2 sells each wristband for $1.25 and charges $6 for shipping per order. Write an equation to model the number of wristbands, w, for which the two companies charge the same amount.

8 wristbands

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us assume that both of the company were ordered to deliver w wristbands.

The amount of money charged by company 1 who sells at $2 and offers free shipping is given as:

2w

The amount of money charged by company 2 who sells at $1.25 and $6 for shipping per order given as:

1.25w + 6

If both companies charge the same amount, hence:

2w = 1.25w + 6

2w - 1.25w = 6

0.75w = 6

w = 6/0.75

w = 8

The two companies charge the same amount for 8 wristbands