Hadley was going out with her friends for dinner. The equation c = x + 0.07x + 0.18x gives the total cost c of her meal, where x is the cost before tax and tip. The restaurant charges 7% sales tax and she plans to leave an 18% tip. She knew that she can only spend $18. What is the maximum amount Hadley can spend before tax and tip?

$14.4

Step-by-step

c = x + 0.07x + 0.18x

18 = x + 0.07x + 0.18x

18 = 1.25x (simplify)

14.4 = x  (divide both sides by 1.25)

for a it would be 24 children.

for b i don't understand the question. is it saying for each individual person they pick 5 reds to 7 greens or is it the whole group. clarify and i hope this can you.

step-by-step explanation:

1st integer x

2nd integer x+1

3rd integer x+2

4th integer x+3

x+x+1 +x+2+x+3 =74

combine like terms

4x+6 = 74

subtract 6 from each side

4x = 68

x = 17

the integers are 17,18,19,20