You are seriously all it take is cross multiplying
Answer: $50
Step-by-step explanation: Draw a line through the apparent center of the scattered dots. See where that line intersects 9 in the time scale (x-axis numbers) and the dollars earned scale (y-axis numbers)
It could be 50 or 55, but since there are a few more dots below the apparent midline, it may be best to use the lower estimate.
You have to distribute the 7 to x and 2 so :
7x+14=2x-1
Add one to both sides (inverse operations)
7x+14=2x-1
+1 +1
7x+15=2x
Cross Cancel by subtracting 7x from both sides
7x+15=2x
-7x -7x
15=-5x
Divide by -5
15/-5= -5/-5
X= -3
