18 . it's increasing by 5 every time so the next one after 23 is 28
7x-2y+-67
<span>multiply both sides of the bottom by 4 and add </span><span> 5x+8y=-29 </span>
<span> 28x-8y=268</span>
33x=-297
<span> x=-9 </span>
<span>5(-9) +8y= -29 </span>
<span>-45 +8y =-29 </span>
<span>8y= 16 </span>
y=2
The question is saying that if you buy 5 lbs, you have to pay $2.49. That means that 1 lb is $2.49/5 which (rounded to the nearest cent) is $0.50
Step-by-step explanation:

Using the point C (-4,-2) and the refection rule:

