1) Answer:

2) Answer:

The answer for first equation is, option B.
and the Answer for Second equation is option D.
Step-by-step explanation: To solve for x in this literal equation, I would first distribute the C through the parentheses to get y = cx + cb.
Now subtract cb from both sides to get y - cb = cx.
Finally, divide both sides by c to get y - cb / c = x.
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:



The answer would be 5,318,000 more barrels were consumed by the U.S than Japan