Begin by subtracting 1/8 from both sides to get

and get a common denominator of 8 on the right:

. Now simplify and cross-multiply: 39x = -16 andx = -16/39
Can you please add a picture of the problem or type all the measurements and information?
X = tuna, y = BLT
x + y = 30
6x + 9y = 240
3y = 60
y = 20
x = 10
20 BLTs for $2.50, 10 tuna for $1.50
Answer:
her language arts hw takes longer and it takes 2/9 hr longer
Step-by-step explanation:
first of all, 4/9 > 2/9
4/9-2/9=2/9