2x + 2(2x+3) = 360
2x +4x +6 = 360
6x = 360 - 6
6x = 354
x = 354/6
x = 59
answer: x = 59
ANSWER
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EXPLANATION
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We find the intercepts as follows,
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We now draw the two graphs on the same graph sheet. The intersection of the two graphs gives the solution to be
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Answer:
The hint in this problem is the word "about" or approximately how many pounds. So we could find the solution by estimation through rounding off. We know that almonds cost about 3.50 per pound and a bag costs about $7.00. Dividing 7 by 3.50 per pound, will give us $7 ÷ $3.50 = 2 pounds.
The answer is 2 pounds.