To solve for p, we need to combine like terms on the left side of the equation:
p - 273 - 181 = 115
p - 454 = 115
Now, add 454 to both sides of the equation to isolate p:
p - 454 + 454 = 115 + 454
p = 569
Therefore, the chef had 569 pounds of potatoes at the beginning of the weekend.
A chef had 115 pounds of potatoes left after the weekend. He used 273 pounds on Saturday and 181 pounds on Sunday. The equation shown can be used to determine p, the pounds of potatoes the chef had at the beginning of the weekend.
p – 273 – 181 = 115
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