Answer:
37.89051724=x
Step-by-step explanation:
We can use similar triangles and proportions to solve. Put the same side of the small triangle over the large triangle.
MA MB
------- = ----------
MN MP
80.5 -35 x
------------- = ----------
70.5 96.6 -x
Simplifying
45.5 x
------------- = ----------
70.5 96.6 -x
Using cross products
45.5 (96.6-x) = 70.5x
Distribute
4395.3 - 45.5 x = 70.5x
Add 45.5x to each side
4395.3 - 45.5 x+45.5x = 70.5x+45.5x
4395.3 = 116x
Divide each side by 116
4395.3/116 = 116x/116
37.89051724=x
Set up a proportion: x/y = x/y
(.75)/(15) = (x)/(25)
Then cross multiply:
(.75)(25) = (15)(x)
18.75 = 15x
x = 1.25 or (5/4)
There you go :)
Total meat in the recipe he wants to use = 7 pounds
Beef : pork = 3 : 1
Total pork that he will use =

x 7 pounds
= 7/4 pounds
hope this helps
Answer:
la respuesta es A. 3x - 3