11 * 14 = 154 lbs since 11lbs=1 stone 11 stones =154lbs
(10y - 4) + (7y + 8) + (7y - 5) + (4y - 5) =
= 10y - 4 + 7y + 8 + 7y - 5 + 4y - 5 =
= 10y + 7y + 7y + 4y - 4 + 8 - 5 - 5 = <u>2</u><u>8</u><u>y</u><u> </u><u>-</u><u> </u><u>6</u>
<em><u>Solution:</u></em>
From given question,
Number of pounds Jake carry =
Number of pounds his father carry is times as much as jake
To find: Number of pounds Jake father can carry
<em><u>Convert the mixed fractions to improper fractions</u></em>
Multiply the whole number part by the fraction's denominator.
Add that to the numerator.
Then write the result on top of the denominator
<em><u>Then according to question,</u></em>