Let's solve for x --
Isn't it always a little easier to solve a math problem with starting by rewriting the equation?
3/8x + 15/2 = 8
Step 1) Subtract 15/2 from both sides
3/8x + 15/2 - 15/2 = 8 - 15/2
3/8x = 1/2
Step 2) Multiply both sides by 8/3
(8/3) × (3/8x) = (8/3) × (1/2)
x = 4/3
FINAL ANSWER -
x = 4/3
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Answer:
12 pounds
Explanation:
If you were to divide 12.24 from 12 you would get 1.02, which would be the cost of each pound.
Meanwhile, if you were to divide 8.24 from 8 you would get 1.03, which would be the cost of each pound.
So although its only a 1 cent difference and you are technically spending more by buying the 12 pounds, if it were to buy 8 pounds from the cost of each pound for the 12 pounds, you'd only be spending $8.16 vs $8.24.
Because you would multiply 1.02, which is the cost of each pound for 12, by 8 and you would get 8.16.
