Question

The equation 4.05p+14.40=4.50(p+3) represents the number p of pounds of peanuts you need to make trail mix. How many pounds of peanuts do you need for the trail mix?

You need ____ pounds of peanuts for the trail mix.

Answer 1

2

Explanation:

4.05+14.40=4.50p+13.50

4.05p-4.5p=13.5-14.4

-0.45p=-0.9

p=2