Tif you’re solving for x the answer is x=3
Answer 3:2
14 And 33
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The baby gains 3.25lbs in the last 4 months.
This problem can be solved by simple subtraction. Take the total amount and subtract the 4 month increments in order to find the find 4 months.
Total = 1st 4 months + 2nd 4 months + 3rd 4 months
11 = 4.25 + 3.5 + 3rd 4 months
11 = 7.75 + 3rd 4 months
3.25 = 3rd 4 months
Abigail has eaten 3/8 of a pound of candy.
This is the answer because 3/4 is equivalent to 6/8, and if Abigail has eaten 3/8 of a pound of that 6/8 pound of candy, then there will be 3/8 remaining (6/8 - 3/8 = 3/8).