Inserting all the given information into the identity, we have
Answer:
4.5 pounds
Step-by-step explanation:
Convert them both to improper equations.
2 3/4 = 11/4
1 3/4 = 7/4
Then add.
11/4 + 7/4 = 18/4
Then simplify.
18/4 = 4 2/4 = 4.5
8x + 12 = 5x -21
8x-5x=-12-21
3x=-33
x=-33/3
x=-11
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