<span><span><span>x3</span>+3x5</span>=x5</span><span>3x5+x3=x5</span>Subtract x^5 from both sides.<span>3x5+x3−<span>x5</span>=x5−<span>x5</span></span><span>2x5+x3=0</span>Factor left side of equation.<span><span><span>x3</span>(2x2+1)</span>=0</span>Set factors equal to 0.<span><span><span>x3</span>=0 or 2x2+1</span>=0</span><span>x=<span>0</span></span>
Take 3.27 and divide that by 1.09 (for the oranges)
3.27/1.09=3lbs. of oranges
then take 4.76 and divide that by 1.19 (for the pears)
4.76/1.19=4lbs. of pears
add 4+3 to get how many lbs. in all
4+3=7
Subtract b and then a = (zma) - b
Answer: 321/20 or 16 1/20
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