Which equation to represent the following sentence: Two pounds of nuts costs

x dollars per pound and four pounds of chocolate costs $3 per pound combining to a total amount of $20.

2x+60=4

2(x+4)=20

2x+12=20

2(x+12)=20

You want the equation that represents, "Two pounds of nuts costs x dollars per pound and four pounds of chocolate costs $3 per pound for a total amount of $20."

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When computing a total bill, the amount is the sum of the products of cost per item and the number of items at that cost.

Here, the total bill is 2 pounds at x dollars per pound (2x), and 4 pounds at 3 dollars per pound (4(3)) = 12. The sum of these products is ...

2x +12 = 20

Which equation to represent the following sentence: Two pounds of nuts costs x dollars per pound and four pounds of chocolate costs $3 per pound combining to a total amount of $20. 2x+60=4 2(x+4)=20 2x+12=20 2(x+12)=20

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Which equation to represent the following sentence: Two pounds of nuts costs

x dollars per pound and four pounds of chocolate costs $3 per pound combining to a total amount of $20.

2x+60=4

2(x+4)=20

2x+12=20

2(x+12)=20