On Saturday, Mark sold 2 7/8 gallons of lemonade. On the same day, Regan sold 2/3 as much lemonade as Mark.

How much lemonade, in gallons, did Regan sell?

Regan sold gallons of lemonade

Step-by-step explanation:

Operations with Fractions

Mark sold gallons of lemonade.

Regan sold as much lemonade as Mark

We can find the portion of lemonade Regan sold by multiplying both fractions. But first, we must convert to improper fraction:

Now we multiply:

Regan sold gallons of lemonade

3. (5x + 1) - (-10x + 6)

simplify the answer choice. combine like terms. remember to distribute the negative to the terms inside the second parenthesis. also remember that two negatives = one positive, and one of each sign = negative.

- (-10x + 6) = + 10x - 6

simplify. combine like terms:

5x + 1 + 10x - 6

5x + 10x + 1 - 6

15x - 5

∴ it is your answer

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