Expand the expression and combine like terms if possible (x - 2)

1.30

step-by-step explanation:

this is a direct variation proportion. y = kx

y is the total amount due, k is the constant of variation, and x is the number of texts sent.

plug in the 3.20 and the 16 to solve for the "k". this is the constant of proportionality. it is the value that will not change.

3.20 = k(16). solving you get $.20 per text.

the equation would then be y = .20x

stock holders gave company a contract to lay tack to 2 to 3 times actual cost and pocketed profits

-took $23 mill in stocks