Answer:
-5a-15/4
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6
Step-by-step explanation:
You can check your factoring by multiplying them all out to see if you get the original expression. If you do, your factoring is correct; otherwise, you might want to try again
A and D... i think but i would rather go with A and C
Step One
Find the fraction left.
Starting amount = 7/8 pound
Used amount = 1/7 of a pound.
The common denominator of these two fractions is 8 * 7 = 56
Amount left = amount started with - amount used
Amount left = 7/8 - 1/7
Amount left =

Amount left =

Amount left = 41 / 56 pounds
Step Two
Convert the Answer to ounces.
Ounces = (41/56) * 16
Ounces = 11.71 ounces almost 11 3/4