We have to simplify the following expression-
150x-4.99x
We will start by taking the x variable coomin from both the terms,
150x-4.99x=(150-4.99)x
=(145.01)x
Hence we get,
150x-4.99x=145.01x
Answer: 440 grams for 1.54 is the better value
Explanation:
Take the price and divide by the number of grams
1.54 / 440 =0.0035 per gram
1.26 / 340 =0.003705882 per gram
0.0035 per gram < 0.003705882 per gram