The two expression 8 x-12 and4(2 x-3 ) are equivalent test this by evaluating both expressions for the values of cahows below show your calculations

Mike wants to make meatloaf. his recipe uses a total of 8 pounds of meat. if he uses a 3 to 1 ratio of beef to pork, how much pork will he use? enter your answer as a mixed number in simplest terms.