Match each equation to a story. (Two of the stories match the same equation.)

Step-by-step explanation:

Considering story 1,

The weight of each book is x pounds. The weight of 5 books would be 5x pounds. Since the weight of the empty bag is 3 pounds and the weight of the bag and the books is 17 pounds, then the equation is

5x + 3 = 17

Considering story 2

x represents the increase in length of each rectangle. The new length of each rectangle would be x + 5. Since the three identical triangles has a total length of 17 feet, the equation would be

3(x + 5) = 17

Considering story 3,

x represents the cost of each bookmark. The cost of a $3 book and 5 booksmarks is 5x + 3. Since the amount spent is $17, the equation is

5x + 3 = 17

Considering story 4,

x represents the weight of each packet of paper. The weight of each bag is x + 3. Since the weight of 5 bags is 17 pounds, the equation is

5(x + 3) = 17

Considering story 5,

x represents the number of pencils that Noah has. The number of pencils that Andre has is 3x. Since he has 17 pens and pencils altogether, the equation would be

3x + 5 = 17

i believe that the slope of the line is -5

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