(1/2)^2 = 1/4
2-2/3 = 6/3 - 2/3 = 4/3
OK so:
(1/2)^2 - 6(2-2/3) = 1/4 - 6(4/3)
= 1/4 - 8
= 1/4 - 32/4
= -31/4
Cost of 6 sweets = 24p
so, cost of 1 sweet = 24p/6 = 4p
Now, cost of 5 sweets will be =4p*5 = 20p
Answer:
-1058
Step-by-step explanation:
3x+7=22
Subtract 7 to both sides
3x=15
Divide by 3
x=5