Sally bought x pounds of apples and y pounds of pears. Three times the number of pounds of pears she bought was 3 more than the number of pounds of apples she bought. The total number of pounds of apples and pears she bought was 5 pounds. Which graph best shows the number of pounds of apples and pears Sally bought?

Im not very good at finding the equation its asking me, but after i get that im good

Question

Sally bought x pounds of apples and y pounds of pears. Three times the number of pounds of pears she bought was 3 more than the number of pounds of apples she bought. The total number of pounds of apples and pears she bought was 5 pounds. Which graph best shows the number of pounds of apples and pears Sally bought? 

Im not very good at finding the equation its asking me, but after i get that im good

hoblos · Answer

Three times the number of pounds of pears=3 more than the number of pounds of apples
                           3y                                    =         3 + x
The total number of pounds of apples and pears she bought = 5 pounds
                        x+y                                                                = 5

so the equations are 
3y = 3+x
x+y = 5

anonymous · Answer

thank you! :D could you help me with one more?

hoblos · Answer

yes of course  i will try to

anonymous · Answer

Bess is trying to solve a puzzle where she has to figure out two numbers, x and y. The sum of twice x and 3 times y is less than 6. Also, y must be greater than 1 less than twice the x.  I think one of the equations is 2x + 3y < 6 im not sure

hoblos · Answer

sum : + twice x : 2x 3 times y : 3y is less: < thus 2x + 3y < 6 greater : > 1 less than twice x : 2x-1 thus y > 2x -1

anonymous · Answer

oh i get it, thank you! you really helped me out!

hoblos · Answer

glad to help :D