4$ would be the cost of the item
If this exact question is repeatedly deleted, it's probably because of the ambiguity of the given equation. I see two likely interpretations, for instance:

or

If the first one is what you intended, then

and it follows that
2<em>k</em> + 8 = 3 ==> 2<em>k</em> = -5 ==> <em>k</em> = -5/2
If you meant the second one, then

which would give
<em>k</em> + 9 = 3 ==> <em>k</em> = -6
And for all I know, you might have meant some other alternative... When you can, you should include a picture of your problem.
Answer:
Number of bottles = 6
Number of cans = c
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that:
Container for selling water :
17 oz bottle
11 oz can
Let number of bottles = b
Number of cans = c
b + c = 11 - - - (1)
17b + 11c = 157 - - - (2)
b = 11 - c
Substitute into (2)
17(11 - c) + 11c = 157
187 - 17c + 11c = 157
187 - 6c = 157
-6c = 157 - 187
-6c = -30
c = 30/6
c = 5
From ; b = 11 - c
b = 11 - 5
b = 6
Hence,
Number of bottles = 6
Number of cans = c
7.06 ➗ 0.353= 20
Hope this helps! :3