Question 276745
7X+5(8-X)=45
7X+40-5X=45
2X=45-40
2X=5
X=5/2
X=2.5 POUNDS OF DRIED FRUIT IS NEEDED.
8-2.5=5.5 POUNDS OF PEANUTS IS NEEDED. 
PROOF:
7*2.5+5*5.5=45
17.5+27.5=45
45=45