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11). Leah is running a bake sale for her crew team. She pays $45 for supplies to get started. in addition, it costs about $.50 to make each item. if baked good items sell for $2 each, determine how many items leah and her team will need to sell in order to break even.



$45+.5x=2x

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Answer: x=30

Explanation:

$45 + 0.5(30) = 2(30)

45 + 15 = 60

60 = 60

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