1 2/3y = 3x
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B. 33.5 is your answer
First you want to add 12+4 because it is in parentheses
8.5+16x2-7
Then you multiply 16 by 2
8.5+32-7
Then you add 8.5 to 32
40.5-7
Then you subtract 7 from 40.5 giving you your answer
33.5
If 6 cans of soup cost $1.50
9 cans cost .......................x?
x = 9 * 1.50 / 6
x = 2.25
Answer
9 cans cost $2.25