The equation #4.05 p + 14.4 = 4.5 (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?

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Answer 1 · 2017-09-29T06:47:12

Follow explanation. #p=2# pounds

When you arrange your equation:

#4.05p + 14.4 = 4.5p + 13.5 #

Further,

#14.4 - 13.5 = 4.5p - 4.05p#

#0.9 = 0.45p#

#0.9/0.45 = p#

#2=p#

Your answer #p=2# pounds