4 (x + 2.5) = 48
Explain your reasoning as well.

 9.5 is the answer. You have to distribute through.

Explain: 4x+10=48

Subtract 10 from both sides you get 4x=38. Then divide both sides by 4 you get 9.5.

26 is 33.33% of 78

step-by-step explanation:

26 is what percent of 78?

26 is p% of 78

equation: y = p% * x

solving our equation for p

p% = y/x

p% = 26/78

p = 0.3333

convert decimal to percent:

p% = 0.3333 * 100 = 33.33%

2/4 is the answer

step-by-step explanation:

x= total pieces

both ate 9 pieces

mindy ate 3 so troy ate 6

6= (1/4)x

x =24