m = monkeys
e = elephants
there are 5 times as many monkeys as elephants so to find the number of monkeys the equation would be:
m = 5e
<u><em>Answer</em></u>

<u><em>Explanation</em></u>
Based on the given conditions, formulate:: 
Substitute
into
:: 
Rearrange variables to the left side of the equation: 
Calculate the sum or difference: 
Divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of variable: 
Cross out the common factor: 
2.) 14x9= 126, so divide that by 3. Ryan can make 42 small bags of popcorn
3.) she can make:
11 blue scarfs
12 green scarfs
and 13 red scarfs
4.) Jasmine can make 16 candles
3x+15+11x-5/2=47
14x+10/2=47
7x+5=47
7x=42
x=6