104 / 169 = x / 224.25......104 lbs to 169 mg = x lbs to 224.25 mg
cross multiply because this is a proportion
(169)(x) = (104)(224.25)
169x = 23322
x = 23322 / 169
x = 138 lbs <==
6xy+32
You multiply 8x by each number and get
24/4xy+32 You can simplify the 24/4 to get six. so your answer is
6xy+32
B. The number of candies in the bags from Brand B is greater and less consistent than the number of candies in the bags from Brand A.
