Answer:
x=1/6 or x=0.1666666667
Step-by-step explanation:
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.
Hope this helps
13X -2+ 3x-6= 180
16x=180-4
x= 176/16
X=11
x=11
