Number of feed = 555 pounds
Feed cost = $237.21
The main composition of algebraic expressions are:
• 1. phrases/terms
• 2. variable
• 3. constants
• 4. arithmetic operations
• 5. coefficients
• 6. exponent
Initial weight = 82 pounds
Goal weight = 267 pounds
The difference in weight that must be achieved :
[tex]\tt 267-82=185~pounds[/tex]
The pig will gain 1 pound for every 3 pounds of feed⇒ 1 pound weight=3 pounds of feed
The amount of feed must be given:
[tex]\tt 185~pounds~weight\times 3~pounds~feed=555~pounds~of~feed[/tex]
Feed costs $21.37 per 50 pound bag, so for 555 pounds :
[tex]\tt (555~pounds\div 50)\times \$21.37=\$237.21[/tex]