Answer:
x = 7
Step-by-step explanation:
5x-4 = 31
5x = 31+4
5x = 35
x = 7
The original number is 72
(18+x)/6 = 1+14
1/6x + 3 = 1 + 14 (Distribute)
1/6x + 3 = (1+14) (Combine Like Terms)
1/6x + 3 = 15
- 3 = -3 (Subtract 3 From Both Sides)
1/6x = 12
(1/6x)*6 = 12 * 6 (Multiply Both Sides By 6)
x = 72
1 and 1/2 is the same as 1.5 and 1.5 * 4 is 6 so I would say 4
Simply divide $10 by 4.5 to get the answer $2.22 per pound (actually the 2's keep repeating.
I guess the store might charge $2.23 since some will round any overage to the next penny.
