A set of scales is used to show that two lemons and seven tomatoes are required

to balance one cabbage. If two lemons balance one tomato, how many tomatoes will balance one cabbage?

8 tomatoes are required to balance 1 cabbage

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Two lemons and seven tomatoes are required to balance one cabbage:

2 Lemons + 7 tomatoes = 1 cabbage (equation 1)

two lemons balance one tomato

2 lemons = 1 tomato

put in equation 1:

1 tomato + 7 tomatoes = 1 cabbage

8 tomatoes = 1 cabbage

8 tomatoes required to balance one cabbage