Answer:
x = -11
Step-by-step explanation:
2x + 23 + 9 = x + 21
Combine common factors
2x + 32 = x + 21
Subtract x from both sides
x + 32 = 21
Subtract 32 from both sides
x = -11
6t + 5j= 34
2t + 3j = 16
12t + 10 j = 68
12t + 18j = 96
-8j = -28
j = 3.5
jelly beans= 3.5 and trail mix = 2.75
For this case, the first thing we must do is define variables.
We have then:
x: number of pens
y: number of pencils
We now write the system of inequations:

The solution to the system of inequations is given by the shaded region.
Note: see attached image.
Remember you can do anyting to an equation as long as ou do it to both sides
-6x+4=-50
minus 4 both sides
-6x=-54
divide both sides by -6
x=9
5x+6=-44
minus 6 both sides
5x=-50
divide both sides by 5
x=-10
-3(7+6x)=-201
normally you would distribute (that works) but it's easier to divide both sides by -3
7+6x=67
minus 7 both sides
6x=60
divide by 6 both sides
x=10