210 - ( 30 * x )
**I assume the question asks for total minutes.
Answer: 45
Step-by-step explanation: j/9=5. Multiply both sides by 9: j=9×5=45. So j is 45.
1/2 pounds,
assuming that each friend takes an equal part of the 2 1/2 pounds, then 2 1/2 divided by 5 would get you 1/2 pound