X = mary's shells
g = 1 1/4x + 5
n = 1 1/2x+ 1
g = n
1 1/4x + 5 = 1 1/2x + 1
5/4x + 5 = 3/2x + 1...multiply by common denominator of 4, this will get rid of fractions...however, this is optional...u can work with fractions if u wish.
5x + 20 = 6x + 4
5x - 6x = 4 - 20
-x = - 16
x = 16....so Mary has 16 shells
1 is the number which is the answer
easiest thing to do is combine like terms. There are 9 2's, which means 9(2) which equals 18. Now for the X's. There are 9 X's meaning (9)x which is 9x. This all makes up
18+9x
hope this helps
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
22 + 1 = -x + 4
23 = -x + 4
- 4 - 4
________
19 = −x

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