MP) Model with Mathematics One ride on a city bus costs \( \$ 1.50 \). Nawtiha has \( \$ 18 \) on her bus pass. Write and solve an equation to find how many rides she can take without loading more money on her bus pass. Explain.

To find out how many rides Nawtiha can take, we can set up the equation \( 1.50x = 18 \), where \( x \) is the number of rides. To solve for \( x \), we divide both sides of the equation by \( 1.50 \): \[ x = \frac{18}{1.50} = 12. \] This means Nawtiha can take 12 rides without needing to load more money onto her bus pass! Math can be super practical! Imagine each bus ride being a tiny adventure—Nawtiha can plan a dozen of them, visiting different spots around the city. From leisurely strolls in the park to quick trips to grab her favorite coffee, that's a lot of exploring for just $18. Who knew budgeting could unlock so many mini adventures?