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?

A) 4.3 pounds

B) 6 pounds

C) 7 pounds

D) 12.7 pounds

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Ari Marquez

3 July, 09:31

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Haven Davidson · Answer 1

First we need to subtract $5 from both sides. That gives us the new equation 1.50p = 9. Then, divide 9 by 1.5, which gives you the answer. 9/1.5 = 6.

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?A) 4.3 poundsB) 6 poundsC) 7 poundsD) 12.7 pounds