8) x represents the number of pounds of peanuts, and y represents the number of pounds of raisins
9)
Solve:
x+2y=9
-2y -2y
x=9-2y
2(9-2y) + 3y=14
18-4y+3y=14
-18 -18
-y=-4
y=4
x+2(4)=9
x+8=9
x=1
Hello there!
Your question states: What is this expression 2(5x-1)+14
2 * 5x = 10x
2 * -1 = -2
10x + -2 + 14 = 10x + 12
Your answer is 10x + 12
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