Okay I seriously don’t see a picture or anything but use Math-papa-algebra - calculator it helps sooooo much this is seriously not an add it shows graphs and other stuff
Answer:
the answer is the first one. i just did it and double checked
Step-by-step explanation:
I attached a picture of how I worked out the answer
Cross multiply and expand by using distributive property
8x - 24 = 2x + 18
6x =42
x = 7
answer
x = 7
1 roll of tape: 1.28/2=$0.64
2 notepads: .87/3=.29x2=$0.58
2 highlighters: 1.59x2=$3.18
2 pens: $1.98
.64+.58+3.18+1.98=$6.38