<span>MCAS Open-Response Questions & Answers. Mathematics – Middle School Level. Wachusett Regional School District. 1. Rev. April 2003 srm. Question #1 ..... If the grocer uses the same number of 5kg bags as. 2kg bags, how many bags did he use in all? Answer #16 x = total number of bags. 5(1/2x) + 2(1/2 x) = 252.</span><span>
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Answer:
B.) 18
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the correct b value we use this formula
b² - 4ac = 0
b = What we are solving for
a = 1
c = 81
b² - 4(1)(81) = 0
b² - 324 = 0
b² = 324

b = ±18
And 18 is one of the answer choices
So B.) 18 is the correct answer.