Question

The equation 1.50p+5.00=14.00 shows the total cost of picking p pounds of blueberries at a local blueberry farm. how many pounds of blueberries wee picked

Answer 1

1.50p+5.00=14.00
1.5p + 5 - 5 = 14 - 5
1.5p = 9
1.5p / 1.5 = 9 / 1.5
p = 6

6 pounds of blueberries were picked