Since my answer was deleted here it is:
The variable x represents the cost per pound of meat.
The variable y represents the cost per pound of cheese.
The deli charges $4.50 for a pound of meat.
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(-5x^5)(a) = 25x^7 + 100x^5
<u>+5x^5 +5x^5</u>
a = 25x^7
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Put them into y=mx+b
y=1/3x -1
y=2/3x-4
Graph them. Where they touch is your answer. No touch? No solution. Same line? Infinite solutions.
Second set: Same thing.
Solution to first set is (9,2)
Given:
The expression is:

To find:
Part A: The expression using parentheses so that the expression equals 23.
Part B: The expression using parentheses so that the expression equals 3.
Solution:
Part A:
In option A,

[Using BODMAS]

In option B,

[Using BODMAS]

In option C,


In option D,

[Using BODMAS]

After the calculation, we have
and
.
Therefore, the correct options are B and D.
Part B: From part A, it is clear that

Therefore, the correct option is C.