Answer:
x + 5 = 5×
7x - 5 = 2x
5x + 2x + x = 180
<u>8</u><u>×</u><u> </u> = 180
8 8
x = 22.5
Let's say the number is 9. 10% of 9 is 0.9. Add that to 9 and you would get 9.9. 10% of 9.9 is 0.99. Subtract and you would get 8.91. Then you could do the rest.
Answer:
1.21
Step-by-step explanation:
The cost of the grapes is the price per pound times the number of pounds
cost = 2.42 * .5
cost = 1.21