Answer:
The maximum number of pounds of potato salad that Charlie can buy is 0.375
Step-by-step explanation:
see the attached figure to better understand the problem
Let
a ----> the cost of one tuna sandwich
b ----> the cost of a bottle of apple juice
c ----> the cost per pound of potato salad
x ----> pounds of potato salad
we have



we know that
He wants to buy a tuna sandwich, a bottle of apple juice, and x pounds of potato salad and can spend up to $8
The inequality that represent this situation is

substitute the given values

Solve for x
Combine like terms

Subtract 6.50 both sides


Divide by 4 both sides


therefore
The maximum number of pounds of potato salad that Charlie can buy is 0.375
I’m not sure I understand the question
12/4 = 3 + 2x 1/2
Divide and then multiply and your answer will be 4
Answer:
3 • (2x - 7) - (x + 4) = 0
then do 3.1 Pull out like factors :
5x - 25 = 5 • (x - 5)
5 • (x - 5) = 0
4.2 Solve : x-5 = 0
Add 5 to both sides of the equation :
x = 5
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
5/12
Step-by-step explanation:
You have to make it a common denomator and then subract until equeal.