This seems to look like a factoring question. When factoring, one must know that the second number is the sum of the two values multiplied by x, and the third number is what happens when one multiplies those two numbers. Using these definitions, one can conclude that the correct answer is (x-8)(x+3)
So square feet is area which is legnth times width or area=lw or a=lw
width=w=2 2/4
2/4=1/2
w=2 1/2=5/2
a=lw
11 11/16=187/16
187/16=l(5/2)
multiply both sides by 2/5 to clear the fraction (1/2 times 2/1=2/2=1)
374/80=legnth
simplify
374/80=187/40=4 27/40=legnth
legnh must be less than 5 and 4 and 27/40 is less than 5 so it will fit
3b + 0.5a
the variables b and a are unknown values that represent the number of bananas and apples to be bought. These are next to each of its prices for it to be multiplied once we know the variable.
The costs of the fruits are to be added and you will end up with the total cost of fruits.
