Question 164124
2x+3*3.75=(3+x)*2.75
2x+11.25=8.25+2.75x
2x-2.75x=8.25-11.25
-.75x=-3
x=-3/-.75
x=4 pounds of the $2 candy is used.
PROOF"
2*4+11.25=8.25+2.75*4
8+11.25=8.25+11
19.25=19.25