Question

Word problem

TRAIL MIX
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?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

p=2

Explanation:

4.05p+14.40=4.50(p+3) < equation

4.05p+14.40=4.50p+13.50 < multiply

14.40=.45p+13.50 < subtract

.9=.45p < subtract

2=p < divide