Answer:
The top number in a fraction. Shows how many parts we have. (The bottom number is the Denominator and shows how many equal parts the item is divided into.)
Step-by-step explanation:
Parentheses first
9q-14+3q-3(8)=7
9q-14+3q-24=7
Combine like terms
9q + 3q - 14 - 24 = 7
12q -38=7
add 38 to both sides
12q - 38 + 38 = 7 + 38
12q = 45
divide both sides by 12
q = 45/12
q = 3.75
Since Jessica has 40 cents, and one gum ball costs 8 cents, you need to divide 40/8 = 5. The answer is 5 gum balls
