Michael is making a large batch of smoothies. The recipe calls for 4 strawberries for every banana. Michael used 55 fruits all together.

Question

You found that b=11. To find the value of s, we can substitute 11 in the equation for b. Do that now.
s=4b
s+b=55

b=11
s+b=55
s +
=55

Answer 1

You're on the right track! We need to find the value of \( s \) using the equations:

1. \( s = 4b \)
2. \( s + b = 55 \)

You've already found that \( b = 11 \). Now, substitute \( b \) into the equations:

First, substitute \( b = 11 \) into the first equation:

\[ s = 4b = 4(11) = 44 \]

Now, substitute \( b = 11 \) into the second equation to verify:

\[ s + b = 55 \] \[ 44 + 11 = 55 \]

Both equations confirm the values of \( s \) and \( b \).

So, \( s = 44 \) (the number of strawberries) and \( b = 11 \) (the number of bananas).

In conclusion:

• Number of strawberries (\( s \)): 44
• Number of bananas (\( b \)): 11