word problem

TRAIL MIX
The equation 4.05p+ 14.40 = 4.50(p+ 3) represents the number p of pounds of peanuts you need to make trail mix. How many pounds of peanuts do you need for the trail mix?

Respuesta :

Answer:

p=2

Step-by-step explanation:

4.05p+14.40=4.50(p+3)          < equation

4.05p+14.40=4.50p+13.50     < multiply

14.40=.45p+13.50                   < subtract

.9=.45p                                    < subtract

2=p                                          < divide

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