Cross-multiply so that 8(3x + 1) = 14(2x)
Distribute the 8 and 14 into the parentheses:
24x + 8 = 28x
Subtract 24x from both sides:
8 = 4x
Divide both sides by 4:
x = 2
Option I: 10 candy bars for $6.75
<span>6.75/10 = 0.68 </span>
<span>Option II: 12 candy bars for $7.25 </span>
<span>7.25 / 12 = 0.60 </span>
You would need to change the slope to -6 because perpendicular lines have opposite reciprocal slopes.