Why do cowboys have so much trouble with math

Ntriangle abc, m∠a = 35° and m∠b = 40°, and a=9. which equation should you solve to find b?

Frank has a devised a formula for his catering business that calculates the number of meatballs he needs to prepare. the formula is m=4a+2c, where c=number of children; m=number of meatballs; a=number of adults. how many meatballs are required for a party of 10 adults and 5 children?

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