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 were picked?

Answer 1

Hello!

You can solve this algebraically

1.50p + 5 = 14

Subtract 5 from both sides

1.5p = 9

Divide both sides by 1.5

p = 6

The answer is 6

Hope this helps!