Let x the age of John
Amy's age = x + 9
from question, we get,
John's age + Amy's age = 23
x+(x+9)= 23
=> x + x + 9 = 23
=> 2x = 23 - 9
=> x = 14/2
=> x = 7
I think the answer is x = -4.
do you mind telling me the question?
2 1/2 pounds of apple makes serve 6
(2 1/2 x 24)/6 = 10 pounds of apple will make serve 24.
Therefore, she will use 10 pounds of apples.
