Question

A Starbucks manager has x pounds of coffee in stock. He sells 15 pounds and then

receives a shipment weighing 2y pounds. Which expression represents the weight of the

has?

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X-15-2y

O X+ 15 + 2y

O

x + 15 - 26

O

X - 15 + 2y

Answer 1

Answer: x - 15 + 2y

Explanation:

A Starbucks manager has x pounds of coffee in stock and then sells 15 pounds. The amount of pounds of coffee left will be:

= x - 15

He then receives a shipment weighing 2y pounds. This means that the weight of the coffee he has will then be:

= x - 15 + 2y