Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x be the portion of 60%
180 - x is the portion of 40%
0.60x + 0.40(180 - x) = 0.55(180)
0.60x + 72 - 0.40x = 99
0.20x = 27
x = 135
180 - 135 = 45
First brand = 45 gallons of 40%
Second Brand = 135 gallons of 60%
Equivalent expressions are expressions with the same value.
The equivalent expression of
is 
Given that:

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Hence, the equivalent of
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Let,
pencils be "x"
pens be "y"
According to the question,
17x + 18y = 61.50 ----------> equation (1)
10x + 21y = 57 -----------------> equation (2)
Now,
Taking equation (1),
17x + 18y = 61.50
18y = 61.50 - 17x
y = (61.50 - 17x ) / 18 -----> equation (3)
Now, substituting the value of "y" in equation (2), we get,











Now,
Substituting the value of "x" in equation (3), we get,






approx. (rounded)
So, Each pencil costs $1.5 and each pen costs $2.