Answer:
D - x = 19 x = -17
Step-by-step explanation:
Factor the equation to make the problem easier - you should have this:
(x - 18) (x + 18) = 1
Set each binomial to 1:
x - 18 = 1
x + 18 = 1
This should give you x = 19 and x = -17
a. HCF of 48 and 72 is 24
He can use 24 plates maximum.
b. 48/24 = 2
72/24 = 3
He can put 2 carrot sticks and 3 cheese puffs on each plate.
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