Answer:
5 is greater than y-8 since 5 is positive it + in the begging +5 while - 8 is less than 0 because it has - in the begging
So 5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45 so Aylson needs 1 more bead. Because 45 beads are already used!
2 pounds for $10.99 means 1 pound for $5.495 => 5 pounds for $27.475
