Answer:
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Answer:
3.6
Step-by-step explanation:
When you solve a proportion, your first step should be to cross-multiply.
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When you cross-multiply, you should get this equation:
(2x)(3) = (x + 3)(5)
Now, solve it using algebra.
(2x)(3) = (x + 3)(5) Multiply
6x = 5x + 15 Subtract 5x from both sides
x = 15
The value of
x is 15.
ANSWER
Three (3) cartons of juice
Y=3X+68.25
80=3X+68.25
Subtract 68.25 from both sides
11.75=3X
Divide
11.75/3=3.91
He can't buy a portion of a juice but he doesn't have enough to buy 4
So he can afford 3 juice cartons