Answer:
$40
Step-by-step explanation:
Trent contributes 5/(5+2) = 5/7 of the amount in his account. For an amount of $56, he must contribute ...
(5/7)×$56 = $40
Trent will have to put $40 into the account before he can buy a $56 skateboard.
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a^2 + 2(b - 6) - 17. a = -7 b = 2
= (-7)^2 - 2(2 - 6) - 17
= 49 - 4 + 12 - 17
= 40