I attached a picture with equation because it is easier than attempting to type it out.
If the jug holds only 3 7/2 ounces [13/2 ounces) of juice, the number of 2 1/2 oz. cups that can be filled is
13
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2
------- = 13/5 cups, or 2 3/5 cups.
5
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2
I suspect you have copied down your numbers incorrectly. Try again.
Answer:
x = -8
Step-by-step explanation:
1/4x +2= -5/8x - 5
Add 5/8x to each side
1/4x +5/8x +2= -5/8x+5/8x - 5
1/4x+5/8x +2= - 5
Subtract 2 from each side
1/4x+5/8x +2-2= - 5-2
1/4x+5/8x = - 7
Get a common denominator
1/4 *2/2 x + 5/8x = -7
2/8x + 5/8x = -7
7/8x = -7
Multiply each side by 8/7
8/7x * 7/8x = -7 *8/7
x = -8