Answer:
2x^2
Step-by-step explanation:
If you're going to double x^2, you just need to multiply it by 2. You can just put the 2 in front of the x^2 because the order of operations says to do exponents before multiplication.
Answer: The options are kinda weird
But the solution to x - 12.5 = 17 is x = 29.5, so whichever equation you plug this into is correct is the right equation...
To find the cost per pound you simply divide the amount paid by the amount purchased
For Beef it would be:
$7.20 ÷ 2.0 = $3.60
For Pork it would be:
$8.10 ÷ 2.5 = $3.40
For Chicken it would be:
$9.80 ÷ 3.5 = $2.8
