Answer:
x = - 1
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
- 5x + 35 = 40 ( subtract 35 from both sides )
- 5x = 5 ( divide both sides by - 5 )
x = - 1
I believe it would take 10 cups. The reason being 4 cups of 1/4 equals 1 so double it to 8 and add 2 more cups to make 2/4. So add 8 plus 2 and get 10.
I believe it is the second one... I think = is for numbers only.