Q:

Timothy bought concrete mix for several projects. He used3.5 bags of concrete mix for a new set of stairs and 2.25 bagsof concrete mix for a garden wall. Timothy mixed345 pounds of concrete in all.a. Model with Math Write an equation that can berepresented by the bar diagram.b. Solve for y. How many pounds of concrete does each bag make?

Accepted Solution

A:
3.5y+2.25y=345

5.75y=345

60

Each bag makes 60 lbs of concrete